Sand Paths Academy

 

School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2009-10 Published During 2010-11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 on the SARC Web page 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.

 

 

I.     Data and Access

 

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located 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. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP], test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

 

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

 

 

II. About This School

 

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the school’s contact information.

 

Data provided by the local educational agency (LEA)  and the California Department of Education (CDE)   School		District
School Name	Sand Paths Academy	District Name	Data provided by the LEA  and the CDE
Street	1218 South Van Ness Ave	Phone Number
City, State, Zip	San Francisco, CA 94110	Web Site
Phone Number	415-826-2662	Superintendent
Principal	Cynthia Scott	E-mail Address
E-mail Address	admin@sandpathsacademy.org	CDS Code	38 68478 6987101

 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.

 

Sand Paths Academy provides a comprehensive psycho-educational program for students with serious emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, mild cognitive impairment, and OHI/ADHD. We are recognized by Bay Area school districts for achieving success with their most disturbed and challenged students. We achieve this success by offering small class groups, a high staff to student ratio, a highly structured, consistent behavior management system, and an academic curriculum tailored to meet each individual student’s needs.   Our goal is to reintegrate students back into a less restrictive environment by teaching them social skills, problem solving skills, study skills, and an awareness of how their disability affects their ability to learn. All students receive instruction according to California State Standards, so that students who mainstream back into less restrictive settings will be able to meet the academic requirements of public school. Each student receives daily instruction in Vocational and Life Skills, so that they will be employable young adults upon graduation, should they choose not to pursue post-high school education.

 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

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

 

Parents are encouraged to participate in whatever way they can. We rely on parental involvement a great deal in the first 30 days of placement, as we are getting to know the student. Occasionally we will request parents to come in for conferences with the parent and/or administrators. IF a student is suspended or leaves the campus without permission, a parent meeting is required for the student to re-enter the program. If a student is in danger of failing a course, we ask parents to come in for a parent/teacher conference. Parents are invited to attend all student performances and are encouraged to attend our Back to School Night in October and our Graduation/Awards Day Program in June.

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

 

Grade Level	Number of Students	Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	0	Grade 8	7
Grade 1	0	Ungraded Elementary	0
Grade 2	0	Grade 9	5
Grade 3	0	Grade 10	8
Grade 4	0	Grade 11	7
Grade 5	0	Grade 12	1
Grade 6	2	Ungraded Secondary	0
Grade 7	7	Total Enrollment	36

 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2009-10)

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	41.6	White (not Hispanic)	27.7
American Indian or Alaska Native	0	Multiple or No Response	2.7
Asian	2.7	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	61.1
Filipino	0	English Learners	0
Hispanic or Latino	25	Students with Disabilities	100
Pacific Islander	0	n/a	n/a

 

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	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	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	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	4	1	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	4	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	4	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	2	1	0	0
K-3	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3-4	4	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
4-8	4	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	8	1	0	0
Other	n/a	0	0	0	n/a	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-22	23-32	33+		1-22	23-32	33+		1-22	23-32	33+
English	6	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	8	1	0	0
Mathematics	6	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	8	1	0	0
Science	6	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	8	1	0	0
Social Science	6	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	8	1	0	0

 

 

III. School Climate

 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

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

 

Monthly fire drills are conducted by the San Francisco Fire Department. Disaster/Mass Casualty Plans and Evacuation Routes are posted in each room. Earthquake kits and first aid kits are in each classroom. Three days of medications, food, and water are on hand for all students and staff. Fire extinguishers are in the kitchen, all hallways, and basement. There is a sprinkler system throughout the building. Each room has at least two points of exit. Emergency binders and medication binders are in both administrative offices. Our evacuation site is Horace Mann Middle School, located at the corner of Valencia and 23rd Streets. Our secondary evacuation site is John O’Connell High School, located at the corner of Folsom and 20th Streets.

 

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
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions	7	11	27	n/a	n/a	n/a
Expulsions	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	n/a

 

 

IV. School Facilities

 

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvement (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms based on the most recent data available, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

 

Sand Paths Academy is located in the Mission District of San Francisco. Our building is approximately 50 years old and was previously used as a convalescent home. It has been home to us since the Fall of 2000. When we moved in, we remodeled the entire interior of the building to meet our needs. It has 4 classrooms, a computer lab, an art room, a lunchroom, a conference room, a full kitchen, a quiet room, three administrative offices, a therapy room, a staff lounge, 10 bathrooms, a maintenance room, two storage rooms, and a full basement. Outside, there are two courtyards, one with a covered picnic table, a garden, a basketball area, and parking for 7 cars and 2 school vans. We work hard to maintain a clean environment and encourage the students to take ownership of their space by maintaining clean classrooms and bathrooms.

 

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

Data provided by the LEA

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	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Restrooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Roofs	X
Overall Cleanliness	x

 

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

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		x

 

 

V. 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 on the DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

 

Teachers	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08		2007-08
With Full Credential	3	2	3		Data provided by the LEA
Without Full Credential	0	1	0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0	0	0

 

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	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	Data provided by the LEA   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 (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web page 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	100	0
All Schools in District	n/a	n/a
High-Poverty Schools in District	n/a	n/a
Low-Poverty Schools in District	n/a	n/a

 

 

VI. Support Staff

 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

 

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor	2	18
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)	0	n/a
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)	0	n/a
Psychologist	0	n/a
Social Worker	0	n/a
Nurse	0	n/a
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist	1	n/a
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)	0	n/a
Other	6	n/a

 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

 

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area	Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials	Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	One per student; good quality	0
Mathematics	One per student; good quality	0
Science	One per student; good quality	0
History-Social Science	One per student; good quality	0
Foreign Language	n/a	n/a
Health	One per student; good quality	0
Visual and Performing Arts	One per student; good quality	0
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)	One per student; good quality	0

VIII. School Finances

 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site	n/a
District	n/a	n/a
Percent Difference – School Site and District	n/a	n/a	Data provided by the LEA
State	n/a	n/a
Percent Difference – School Site and State	n/a	n/a	Data provided by the LEA

 

To be provided by LEA

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are provided at the school through either categorical funds or other sources.

 

The following services are included in the per diem fee that is paid by contracting district for each child: Modified, individualized curriculum to meet each student’s academic needs, as dictated by the IEP Comprehensive, highly structured, and consistent behavior management system based on social skills curriculum Small class size – 6 to 8 students per group High staff to student ratio – 1 to 3 Behavior Intervention Specialist on site at all times Continuous access to one-to-one crisis counseling Weekly Group focusing on anger management, peer conflict resolution, avoidance of peer pressure, drug and alcohol awareness, sex education Academic assessment, as needed Administration of medication, as prescribed by doctor Access to computers in every classroom, including wireless internet in entire building Access to fully equipped kitchen for instruction in food preparation, kitchen safety, and food storage Participation in outdoor gardening program Opportunity to participate in paid Student Vocational Program before or after school Weekly tutoring Vocational and college counseling Twice monthly student clubs Transportation training Community Access training – grocery store, library, bank, laundromat

 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

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 a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

 

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Highest Teacher Salary	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Average Principal Salary (High)	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Superintendent Salary	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	See SFUSD SARC	See CDE website

 

 

IX. Student Performance

 

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

CST Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

 

Subject	School			District			State
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History-Social Science

 

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This 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.

 

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
	English- Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History- Social Science
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male
Female
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

 

California High School Exit Examination

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade 10 results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in English-language arts and mathematics.

Subject	School			District			State
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts
Mathematics

 

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in English-language arts and mathematics for the most recent testing period.

Group	English-Language Arts			Mathematics
	Not Proficient	Proficient	Advanced	Not Proficient	Proficient	Advanced
All Students
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male
Female
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

 

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found at the Physical Fitness Testing Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

 

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5
7
9

X. Accountability

 

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

 

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

 

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide	n/a	n/a	n/a
Similar Schools	n/a	n/a	n/a

 

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

 

Group	Actual API Change			Growth API Score
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
African American	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Asian	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Filipino	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
White (not Hispanic)	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
English Learners	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Students with Disabilities	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

 

Adequate Yearly Progress

The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:

• 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
• API as an additional indicator
• Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

 

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.

 

AYP Criteria	School	District
Overall
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts
Participation Rate - Mathematics
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts
Percent Proficient - Mathematics
API
Graduation Rate

 

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

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 (API or 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. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

 

Indicator	School	District
Program Improvement Status	n/a
First Year of Program Improvement	n/a