School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

Sky Mountain Charter School

Address: 

1166 Broadway, Ste.9 , Placerville   CA  95667-5729 

Phone: 

530-295-3566 

Principal: 

Susan  Clark 

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 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2007-08 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 

Sky Mountain Charter School opened the fall of the 2007-2008 school year.  Sky Mountain values the role of the parent in the education of their children. We believe in programs that offer individual learning plans for each student. Sky Mountain is an independent study charter schools that models these principles.

Sky Mountain is sponsored by Lucerne Valley School District in San Bernardino County and is an independent charter school At Sky Mountain, the Educational Specialist (ES) works closely with the families  to serve the assigned student's educational needs as determined by a written student agreement between the parent and the ES to do a complete job for each student from the list of duties below, to meet the major deadlines on the yearly paperwork timetable as well as the deadlines for paperwork for each student, to serve their share of required proctor duties each school year; and to attend required professional growth trainings. Every ES must possess and maintain a valid teaching credential for every day they serve a student.

Student Enrollment 

Group 

Percent 

African American 

3.07 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.10 % 

Asian 

3.18 % 

Filipino 

1.65 % 

Hispanic or Latino 

19.10 % 

Pacific Islander 

0.11 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

69.26 % 

Multiple or No Response 

2.52 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

18.00 % 

English Learners 

% 

Students with Disabilities 

4.00 % 

Total Number of Students 

911 

Teachers 

Indicator 

Teachers 

Teachers with full credential 

44 

Teachers without full credential 

0 

Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

 

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 

 

Total Teacher Misassignments  

 

Student Performance 

Subject 

Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 

English-Language Arts 

55.4%

Mathematics 

31.8%

Science 

History-Social Science 

Academic Progress 

Indicator 

Result 

2009 Growth API Score (from 2009 Growth API Report) 

731  

Statewide Rank (from 2008 Base API Report) 

3  

2009-10 Program Improvement Status (PI Year) 

 

School Facilities 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 

Not applicable: Sky Mountain Charter operates as an independent study school

Repairs Needed 

Not applicable: Sky Mountain Charter operates as an independent study school

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 

Not applicable: Sky Mountain Charter operates as an independent study school

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%

Visual and Performing Arts 

0%

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

0%

School Finances 

Level 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 

School Site 

$5,710

District 

------------

State 

 $5,512

School Completion  

Indicator  

Result  

Graduation Rate 

88.9% 

Postsecondary Preparation 

Measures 

Percent 

Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma 

0%

Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission 

0%

NAEP Reading, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

209 

Average Scale Score - National 

220 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 30%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Reading, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

251 

Average Scale Score - National 

261 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 20%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 2%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 4 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

232 

Average Scale Score - National 

239 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 41%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 25%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%

NAEP Mathematics, Grade 8 

Level 

Result 

Average Scale Score - State 

270 

Average Scale Score - National 

282 

Achievement Level - Basic 

 36%

Achievement Level - Proficient 

 18%

Achievement Level - Advanced 

 5%


School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2008-09 Published During 2009-10

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 California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page. 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 on the CDE DataQuest Web page 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 2009-10) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School 

District 

School Name 

Sky Mountain Charter  

District Name 

Lucerne Valley Unified  

Street 

1166 Broadway, Ste.9  

Phone Number 

760-248-6108 

City, State, Zip 

Placerville  , CA  95667-5729 

Web Site 

www.lvsd.k12.ca.us 

Phone Number 

530-295-3566 

Superintendent 

Michael  Noga 

Principal 

Shana Fisk 

E-mail Address 

micheal_noga@lvsd.k12.ca.us 

E-mail Address 

sfisk@ieminc.org 

CDS Code

36- 75051- 0115089 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09) 

We believe in educating each of our students for the 21st century by providing individualized learning opportunities that incorporate parental participation, choice and involvement in curricula offered in personalized learning environments.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09) 

Parents receive emails from a parent list serve that provides resources such as Group Educational Activities (GEA’s).  On a GEA students go to local museums, zoos, aquariums…etc.  Students have the opportunity to learn cooperatively in a hands-on environment and complete pre and post learning activities that coincide with the activity.

ES’s help parents connect with other parents to form cooperative learning groups in which students can learn with their peers in a group setting and learn valuable social skills.

The parent team with their ES’s to select vendors that provide physical education classes (such as dance lessons, nutrition classes, swimming lessons…etc.).  Parents and ES’s work together when necessary to select vendors who will provide group learning experiences (such as small group tutoring or classes).

Sky Mountain also has a parent council which meets two times per year. The parents are elected

to the council to serve as a member and they serve a two year terms.  Each member

helps make decisions about the school and its policies. The parents also serve on sub

committees that help serve the needs of the school and its students. The role of the parent                   council member is to:

• Uphold the mission of school

• Develop/approve short and long term goals

• Monitor school’s performance and review financial reports

• Monitor own board’s performance

• Be involved in the WASC accreditation process

• Serve for a two year term, as long as their children remain enrolled at SMCS

• Plan to attend all council meetings, in person or by phone conference

• Make suggestions to improve the school

• Establish and/or chair parent sub-committees for a variety of purposes, such as graduation planning, developing a school yearbook, planning group educational activities, grant application, volunteer coordination, etc.

• Be true to school's mission, not a personal agenda

• Be positive!

 

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09) 

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

Grade Level 

Number of Students 

Kindergarten 

107 

Grade 1 

100 

Grade 2 

111 

Grade 3 

108 

Grade 4 

98 

Grade 5 

77 

Grade 6 

67 

Grade 7 

86 

Grade 8 

67 

Ungraded Elementary 

0 

Grade 9 

30 

Grade 10 

30 

Grade 11 

19 

Grade 12 

11 

Ungraded Secondary 

0 

Total Enrollment 

911 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09) 

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 

African American 

3.07 % 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

1.10 % 

Asian 

3.18 % 

Filipino 

1.65 % 

Hispanic or Latino 

19.10 % 

Pacific Islander 

0.11 % 

White (not Hispanic) 

69.26 % 

Multiple or No Response 

2.52 % 

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 

18.00 % 

English Learners 

% 

Students with Disabilities 

4.00 % 

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 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.8 

6 

0 

 

Mathematics 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.3 

8 

 

 

Science 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Science 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09) 

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

Not applicable: Sky Mountain Charter school operates as an independent study school.

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 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

Suspensions 

  

  

  

4.5  

20.8  

6.1  

Expulsions 

  

  

  

2.1  

0.2  

0.3  

IV. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2009-10) 

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. 

Not applicable: Sky Mountain Charter school operates as an independent study school.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2009-10) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 

System Inspected 

Repair Status 

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 

Exemplary 

Good 

Fair 

Poor 

Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer 

N/A

N/A

Interior: Interior Surfaces 

N/A

N/A

Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation 

N/A

N/A

Electrical: Electrical 

N/A

N/A

Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains 

N/A

N/A

Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials 

N/A

N/A

Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs 

N/A

N/A

External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences 

N/A

N/A

Overall Rating 

LEA Provided

N/A

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 CDE DataQuest Web page. 

Teachers 

School 

District 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2008-09 

With Full Credential 

 

27 

44 

98 

Without Full Credential 

 

0 

0 

2 

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 

N/A

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 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2009-10 

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 (School Year 2008-09) 

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. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page. 

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 

0.0 

All Schools in District  

89.7 

10.3 

High-Poverty Schools in District 

100.0 

0.0 

Low-Poverty Schools in District 

 

 

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2008-09) 

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 

0.5 

1822 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 

 

N/A 

Psychologist 

N/A 

Social Worker 

N/A 

Nurse 

N/A 

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 

N/A 

Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 

 

N/A 

Other 

 

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2009-10) 

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 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Mathematics 

LEA Provided New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Science 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

History-Social Science 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Foreign Language 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Health 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Visual and Performing Arts 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) 

New Textbooks and Materials available each year for each student

0

VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)  

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 on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page. 

Level 

Total Expenditures Per Pupil 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) 

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted) 

Average Teacher Salary 

School Site 

$5704

N/A

$5704

$43841

District 

N/A 

N/A 

$7048

$63,617 

Percent Difference – School Site and District 

N/A 

N/A 

19.0%

32.0%

State 

N/A 

N/A 

$5,512 

$56,376 

Percent Difference – School Site and State 

N/A 

N/A 

7%

21%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09) 

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

Sky Mountain Charter School received Title 2 funding for the 2008-09 school year. This funding was used to help teachers

Stay complaint with the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

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 based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$35,000

$38,000 

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$62,900 

$55,721 

Highest Teacher Salary

$80,900 

$71,548 

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$103,291 

$85,858 

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

 

$91,479 

Average Principal Salary (High)

$107,449 

$93,937 

Superintendent Salary

$125,000 

$115,980 

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

36.30 % 

34.80 % 

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

10.10 % 

6.50 % 

IX. Student Performance 

Standardized Testing and Reporting Program  

The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including the California Standards Tests (CSTs); the California Modified Assessment (CMA), and the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The 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 two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and ten through eleven. The CAPA includes ELA, mathematics, and science in grades two through eleven, and for science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The CMA includes ELA and mathematics for grades three through eight and science in grade five and is an alternate assessment that is based on modifiedachievement standards. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the CDE Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site. Program information regarding the STAR Program can be found in the Explaining 2008 STAR Program Summary Results to the Public guide. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten 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. 

Standardized Testing and Reporting 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 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

2006-07 

2007-08 

2008-09 

English-Language Arts 

 

52 

55 

 

38 

44 

 

46 

50 

Mathematics 

 

30 

29 

 

30 

32 

 

43 

46 

Science 

 

44 

42 

 

36 

41 

 

46 

50 

History-Social Science 

 

35 

40 

 

24 

32 

 

36 

41 

 

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group (School Year 2008-09) 

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 

48 

29 

* 

* 

American Indian or Alaska Native 

* 

* 

 

 

Asian 

72 

45 

* 

* 

Filipino 

69 

46 

* 

* 

Hispanic or Latino 

49 

16 

27 

50 

Pacific Islander 

* 

*  <ਯ