SARC Report

School Accountability Report Card
Reported for School Year 2007-08

Published During 2008-09

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.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the school’s contact information.

School

District

School Name

Star Academy (Nonpublic School)

District Name

San Rafael

Street

4470 Redwood Hwy

Phone Number

415-492-3233

City, State, Zip

San Rafael, CA 94903

Web Site

www.srcs.org

Phone Number

(415) 456-8727

Superintendent

Michael R. Watenpaugh, Ed.D.

Principal

Soula Dontchos

E-mail Address

E-mail Address

Staracademy1@comcast.net

CDS Code

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

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

Star Academy provides an intensive, individualized academic program for students with multiple learning differences, with a commitment to help students achieve their full potential and lead gratifying, productive lives.

It is hoped that our students will serve as examples of what is possible with effective education. They will posses an awareness of and confidence in their skills, ability to capitalize on their strengths, capacity to experience the joy of friendships and the pride of work well done, and the desire to make positive contributions to the communities in which they live.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

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

Parents are actively involved in the Star Academy community through major fundraising programs, participation in support groups, active dialogue with staff pertaining to their child’s education, assisting with classroom fieldtrips, and, in some instances, membership on the Board of Directors. Parents may also join SPA (Star Parent Association)

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

Grade 8

Grade 1

Ungraded Elementary

28

Grade 2

Grade 9

Grade 3

Grade 10

Grade 4

Grade 11

Grade 5

Grade 12

Grade 6

Ungraded Secondary

7

Grade 7

Total Enrollment

35

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).

GradeLevel

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

Avg.ClassSize

Number ofClassrooms

Avg.ClassSize

Number ofClassrooms

Avg.ClassSize

Number ofClassrooms

1-20

21-32

33+

1-20

21-32

33+

1-20

21-32

33+

K

1

2

3

4

5

6

K-3

3-4

4-8

Other

9

4

8

4

9

4

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.ClassSize

Number of Classrooms

Avg.ClassSize

Number of Classrooms

Avg.ClassSize

Number of Classrooms

1-22

23-32

33+

1-22

23-32

33+

1-22

23-32

33+

English

11

1

6

1

8

1

Mathematics

11

1

6

1

8

1

Science

11

1

6

1

8

1

Social Science

11

1

6

1

8

1

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

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

Fire Drills are held once a month – Disaster practice is held once a year. Each classroom/office has a map (posted near the door) with exits and directions of the school, which facilitates a secure route out of the building during a drill/disaster. Typed emergency procedures are included in both the staff handbook & the parent / student handbook.

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.

In March 2008 Star Academy moved into a newly remodeled and improved facility. Maintenance staff ensures that the building repairs are done in a timely manner. The school facilities are regularly cleaned by our custodial staff.

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

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 andAction 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

6

6

4

n/a

Without Full Credential

4

4

5

n/a

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence

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 andInstructional Materials

Percent of PupilsWho Lack Their OwnAssigned Textbooks and
Instructional Materials

Reading/Language Arts

0%

Mathematics

Star Academy provides students with state approved current textbooks and instructional materials.

1st through 8th grade textbooks are selected from the state approved list as used by many school districts, while
High School textbooks are adopted from our local high school district, San Rafael.

Science

History-Social Science

Foreign Language

Health

Visual and Performing Arts

Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)

IX. Student Performance

California High School Exit Examination

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

For each the past three years – 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08 Two students took the CAHSEE and each of the students passed on the first attempt.