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2005-2006 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card |
Coyote Creek Elementary (K-5)
Wendy Sparks, Principal
8700 North Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582-5081
925-735-1183
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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 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 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 Coyote Creek Elementary Coyote Creek School was built in 1999 as a developer-built school, one of the first schools in the state completely designed and built by a developer. Coyote Creek School is located on N. Gale Ridge Road, on the north side of Bollinger Canyon Road. Coyote Creek School serves a residential neighborhood in San Ramon east of Interstate 680.
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection District staff has reviewed the school facilities and determined everything to be in good order. Repairs Needed There are no repairs needed at Coyote Creek Elementary. All areas of the school site have been determined to be in good repair. Corrective Action Taken or Planned There are no repairs needed at Coyote Creek Elementary. All areas of the school site have been determined to be in good repair.
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COYOTE CREEK ELEMENTARY
Coyote Creek School, where every child is a howling success!
Wendy Sparks, Principal
wsparks@srvusd.net
8700 North Gale Ridge Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582-5081
925-735-1183 FAX: 925-735-1197
www.ckes.srvusd.k12.ca.us
San Ramon Valley Unified
699 Old Orchard Drive
Danville, CA Danville
(925) 552-2933
FAX: (925) 838-3147
http://www.srvusd.net
Board of Trustees
Board President - Paul Gardner
email: PaulWGardner@sbcglobal.net
P.O. Box 837, Diablo, CA 94528
(925) 820-5279
Board Vice-President - Greg Marvel
email: gmarvel@pacbell.net
125 Clover Hill Court, Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-9443
Board Clerk - Joan Buchanan
email: bu4567@aol.com
19 Mott Drive, Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 831-1925
Bill Clarkson, Board Member
email: bill@billclarkson.com
2966 Ascot Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 829-5554
Rachel Hurd, Board Member
email: rmshurd@sbcglobal.net
9474 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 833-9455
Robert Kessler, Superintendent
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Site Information |
California public schools annually
provide information about themselves to the community allowing the public to
evaluate and compare schools for student achievement, environment, resources
and demographics.
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We are extremely proud of our schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School
District! SRVUSD ranks among the top 5% of all school districts in California,
and the top 2% of all unified districts in the state (California Academic
Performance Index, 2005). Over 94% of the graduating seniors attend college or
university, and district students are accepted into the University of
California and the California State University systems at rates far exceeding
the state averages. Furthermore, the district has been recognized for its
excellence through such honors as the coveted State Department of Education's
Distinguished Schools Award (schools in the district have received this honor
50 times, more than any other district in northern California), and through
recognition by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon
Schools.
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The School Accountability Report Cards have been prepared by the San Ramon
Valley Unified School District Community Relations Office according to the
requirements of the California Department of Education (CDE). Most data
presented in this report were collected from the 2004-2005 school year.
Statewide reports and a full list of schools by county is available on the CDE
website: www.cde.ca.gov.
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School Description | Message From Principal | Mission Statement | District Mission Statement | Opportunities for Parental Involvement | Student Enrollment by Grade Level | Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group | Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution | Class Size Reduction Participation
Coyote Creek School was built in 1999 as a developer-built school, one of the first schools in the state completely designed and built by a developer. Coyote Creek School is located on N. Gale Ridge Road, on the north side of Bollinger Canyon Road. Coyote Creek School serves a residential neighborhood in San Ramon east of Interstate 680.
Welcome to Coyote Creek Elementary School. The staff and I
look forward to providing your children with stimulating and challenging
educational opportunities throughout the school year. Coyote Creek School is a
community of learners; we will provide a safe, nurturing environment, which
supports and encourages the intellectual and social development of our
students. We believe the responsibility for learning is shared by students,
teachers and parents. Together we continue to build a school of excellence.
The school uses various forums to relay information to families. A global
e-mail system is used to communicate the weekly Friday Flash school newsletter,
full of information and timelines, PTA newsletters, and other messages from
school. Many teachers also use email for newsletters and parent communication.
An automatic phone message is used periodically to call your home with reminder
information. The Coyote Creek has a very informative website, http://www.ckes.srvusd.k12.ca.us.
All staff members at Coyote Creek have e-mail and the addresses can be accessed
via the school website listed above.
As a staff we believe, the family and the school must work closely together to
provide the optimum education for children. Coyote Creek prides itself on
welcoming all families into our school community. The information provided in
this SARC report will provide you with more in-depth information regarding
Coyote Creek School.
"We Care, We Share, We Dare" - these three characteristics must be evident in order to create an exemplary school, which develops strong traditions and prides itself on offering children a safe, secure and challenging learning environment. Staff members at Coyote Creek School provide a learning environment, which is conducive to developing the unique intellectual, social, physical and emotional potential of each child. They believe all children can learn and they are responsive to the unique learning styles of every child. This school is a place where teachers reflect upon their own teaching practices for the purpose of professional growth and the continued enhancement of the quality of instruction. Teachers frequently visit colleagues' classrooms and in turn allow colleagues to visit their rooms. Coyote Creek's school vision is built upon the principle of the school as a community of learners and leaders. Grade level teachers work as collaborative teams when planning curriculum; they design and implement an academic program that is consistent throughout their grade level. Teachers individually enhance the program with their own "artistic flair". An essential component of the school vision is the school/community connection. We view parents as friends and colleagues and together we celebrate the unique diversity in our community. Parents have played a critical role in developing an outstanding school where children are successful and flourishing. Coyote Creek School is a place where every child can grow and every teacher can make a difference.
Our mission in the San Ramon Valley
Unified School District is to prepare all our students, in a safe and
educationally rich environment, to flourish as responsible, ethical, and
productive citizens in an ever-changing world.
ANNUAL GOALS
2006-2007
1.
Through
standards-based practices, sustain the academic growth of high performing
students and increase the achievement of lower performing students to narrow
the achievement gap.
2.Evaluate
operations and procedures and adjust as needed, so that students, staff,
parents, and community regard the district as welcoming and responsive.
3.Continue
improving programs for special education and other special needs students
through improved communication, increased operational effectiveness, and
professional development.
4.Continue
to implement strategies that foster a safe environment in which staff and
students respect the uniqueness of individuals and their differences.
“Together We Can Make A Difference.”
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
An essential component in the Coyote Creek School vision is the school/community connection. We view parents as friends and colleagues, and together we have planned, developed and implemented programs for the benefit of students. Our school campus has an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), School Site Council, Coyote Creek Learning Fund (CCLF) and Gifted and Talented Education Committee (GATE). Parents volunteer in the classrooms, supervise lunch recess, assist children in the library, and support supplemental programs through donations to CCLF. CCLF pays for paraeducators, increased library-media coordinator hours, office assistance, a curriculum teacher, a computer instructor and technical and media support programs. The goals of the PTA are to promote activities that allow families to come together and enjoy quality time. Throughout the year we have many events such as Bingo Nights, Family Movie Evenings, International Dinners and a Welcome Back BBQ.
For additional information about organized opportunities for parent involvement at Coyote Creek Elementary, please contact Vicky Bauer, PTA President and Paul Minney, CCLF at 925-735-1183.
Student Enrollment by Grade Level
School districts receive financial support from the state for the education of the students they serve based on how many students attend each day. Most importantly, students who attend school on a regular basis and are on time are more likely to be academically successful. Attendance and punctuality are emphasized so that the continuity of the educational program can be maintained. Our staff carefully monitors student attendance to identify those students exhibiting excessive absences and offers assistance when necessary.
The total 2005/2006 enrollment at Coyote Creek Elementary was 746.
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Grade K |
120 |
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Grade 1 |
120 |
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Grade 2 |
120 |
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Grade 3 |
120 |
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Grade 4 |
126 |
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Grade 5 |
140 |
Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group
The percentage of students is the number in a racial/ethnic category divided by the school's 2007/2006 California Basic Educational Data Systems (CBEDS) total enrollment.
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African American or Black |
2.4 (2.4%) |
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American Indian or Alaskan Native |
0.3 (0.3%) |
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Asian |
41.0 (41.0%) |
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Filipino |
5.1 (5.1%) |
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Hispanic or Latino |
4.7 (4.7%) |
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Pacific Islander |
0.9 (0.9%) |
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White (Not Hispanic) |
44.0 (44.0%) |
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Multiple or No Response |
(%) |
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Socioeconomically Disadvantaged |
1.4 (1.4%) |
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English Learners |
6.0 (6.0%) |
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Students With Disabilities |
10.0 (10.0%) |
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
Class size and class size distribution is the average class size and the number of classrooms for each range of students, by grade level as reported by CBEDS.
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Grade |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
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Avg. |
Number of Classrooms |
Avg. |
Number of Classrooms |
Avg. |
Number of Classrooms |
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1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
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K |
20.0 |
6 |
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20.0 |
6 |
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19.9 |
7 |
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1 |
20.0 |
7 |
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19.4 |
7 |
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20.0 |
6 |
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2 |
20.0 |
6 |
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20.0 |
6 |
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20.0 |
7 |
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3 |
20.0 |
6 |
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18.8 |
6 |
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20.0 |
4 |
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4 |
27.8 |
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4 |
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30.5 |
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4 |
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30.7 |
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3 |
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5 |
31.3 |
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4 |
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29.3 |
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3 |
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27.8 |
1 |
3 |
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6 |
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K-3 |
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3-4 |
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4-8 |
30.0 |
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1 |
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Other |
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Class Size Reduction Participation
California's K-3 Class Size Reduction program began in 1996 for children in kindergarten and grades one through three. Funding is provided to participating school districts to decrease the size of K-3 classes to 20 or fewer students per certificated teacher.
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% of Pupils |
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2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
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Grade K |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Grade 1 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Grade 2 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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Grade 3 |
100 |
100 |
100 |
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School Safety Plan | School Discipline Practices | Suspension and Expulsions
Visitors are required to check in at the office and volunteers and visitors wear identification badges while on campus. All staff members wear picture identification badges. Fire, secure campus, and civil defense drills take place on a regular basis. Posted procedures for emergencies are visible in all rooms. Adults supervise the playgrounds at all recesses and at lunchtime. Staff members supervise the parking lot before and after school. There is an adult crossing guard on the main frontage road for arrival and dismissal of students. All supervising adults wear identifying safety vests. There are walkie-talkies in all classrooms, the office, playground areas, and other pertinent areas. The school safety patrol assists students in safely crossing the parking lot. The staff considers safety a high priority. Playground and school safety rules are reviewed with students in class during the first week of school. On the first day of school students are given a guided tour of the school facility and introduced to key staff members and are reminded about school etiquette and safety. Each classroom has an emergency pack and disaster plan to follow in case of a crisis. CPR and First Aid training are offered to the staff on a yearly basis.
Date of Last Review/Update: August 2006
Date Last Reviewed with Staff: August 2006
Coyote Creek Elementary has developed an effective behavior support program designed to provide consistency, safety and a positive climate throughout the school. All staff reads and implements a book called The First Six Weeks of School to provide a continuous program of behavior expectations throughout the school and to build a sense of community within each classroom. The Coyote Code is: 1. Hurt no one on the inside or outside; 2. Respect our school and all property; 3. Be responsible for what you say and do. Teachers in grades kindergarten through fifth have received training in Second Step Violence Prevention and implement the program in all classrooms; "Talk It Out" conflict resolution is also consistently used throughout the grade levels. Staff members recognize students who demonstrate good behavior and show random acts of kindness with Catch Them Being Good certificates. All students have attended a school assembly on the prevention of bullying and each month every grade level participates in a grade level assembly which focuses on the following topics: respect, responsibility, caring, positive attitude, do your best, wise choices. Leadership students are trained to be Peacemakers and assist students with conflicts during morning and lunch recess. The City of San Ramon assigns a police officer to the school to be our liaison with the police department and give students and staff the feeling that one individual is our school resource officer. Students are expected to be respectful and responsible, and staff models these behaviors in all settings around the school. Student recognition is ongoing within the classrooms. Teachers provide frequent praise and rewards for excellent citizenship and academic performance. This positive approach supports academic success and helps students develop responsibility for themselves and others. The school handbook is annually revised and posted to the website. Families are asked to read the handbook together and teachers also review the contents of the handbook with students during the first week of school.
Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school's total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year.
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District |
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2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
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Rate of Suspensions |
3.22 |
1.32 |
0.28 |
4.5 |
5.27 |
5.22 |
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Rate of Expulsions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.11 |
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School Facility Conditions and Improvements | School Facility Good Repair Status
School Facility Conditions and Improvements
Coyote Creek Elementary work environment for students and staff reflects the standards of both our school and our community. Our school is inspected regularly by school district personnel. In addition, necessary repairs and maintenance are continuously being done to ensure a safe facility. As responsible members of the community we take pride in our school environment by maintaining a clean and well-groomed campus.
School Facility Good Repair Status
Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
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Interim Evaluation Instrument Part |
Facility in Good Repair |
Deficiency and
Remedial |
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Yes |
No |
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Gas Leaks |
X |
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Mechanical Systems |
X |
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Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) |
X |
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Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Structural Damage |
X |
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Fire Safety |
X |
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Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Pest/Vermin Infestation |
X |
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Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) |
X |
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Restrooms |
X |
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Sewer |
X |
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Playground/School Grounds |
X |
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Other |
X |
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Teacher Credentials | Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions | Core Academic Courses Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers | Substitute Teacher Availability | Teacher Evaluation Process
Data reported are the number of Teachers (full-time and part-time) as reported by CBEDS. Each teacher is counted as "1." If a teacher works at two schools, he/she is counted at one school only. Data for Teachers with a full credential and teaching outside his/her subject area are provided by the LEA.
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Teachers |
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District |
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2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2006 |
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Teachers with Full Credential |
36 |
35 |
34 |
1174 |
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Without Full Credential |
0 |
0 |
0 |
41 |
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Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence |
0 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions
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.