2014-15 parent advisory title i meeting...
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2014-15 Parent Advisory – Title I Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2015, 5:00 p.m., Staff Cafeteria
Agenda
Annual Review and Revision of the Parent Involvement Policy
Current Business o Local Control Accountability Plan 2015-16 (LCAP) – Review for recommended Approval o Annual Parent Survey Results
Summer School Information
New Business o Single Plan for Student Achievement Annual Review
2014-15 Asesor de Padres – reunión de título I Jueves, 14 de mayo de 2015, 5:00 p.m., cafetería del personal
Agenda
Revisión anual y revisión de la política de participación de los padres
Negocio actual
o Plan de rendición de cuentas de Control local 2015-16 (LCAP) – Revisión para su aprobación recomendada
o Resultados de encuesta de padres anual
Información de la escuela de verano
Nuevos negocios o Plan específico para la revisión anual de logro estudiantil
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TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY 2015-16 UPDATE
Part I General Expectations 1. Granada Hills Charter High School agrees to implement the following statutory requirements:
a. GHCHS will put into operation programs, activities and procedures for the involvement of parents with Title I, Part A programs, consistent with section 1118 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Those programs, activities and procedures will be planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children.
b. Consistent with section 1118, GHCHS will ensure that the policy includes a school-parent compact consistent with section 1118(d) of the ESEA.
c. GHCHS will incorporate the parental involvement policy into its LEA plan developed under section 1112 of the ESEA.
d. In carrying out the Title I, Part A parent involvement requirements, to the extent practicable, GHCHS will provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports required under section 1111 of the ESEA in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, in a language parents understand.
e. GHCHS will involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A in decisions about how the 1 percent of Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement is spent.
f. GHCHS will be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities and procedures in accordance with this definition:
Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring-
i. That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;
ii. That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school;
iii. That parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child;
iv. The carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
Part II Description of How GHCHS Will Implement Required Parent Involvement Policy Components 1. GHCHS will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development of its Parent
Involvement Plan under section 1112 of the ESEA:
a. Involve parents in the selection of programs, activities and procedures through regular communication and at parent meetings;
b. Publish the Parent Involvement Policy annually through the Student-Parent Handbook
c. Provide opportunities for parents in the governance of the school through standing committees, ad hoc committees, School Site Council and the Governing Board.
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2. GHCHS will take the following actions to involve parents in the process of school review and improvement under section 1116 of the ESEA:
a. Provide opportunities through parent organizations and groups for parents to participate and provide input in the review and improvement of the school.
b. Provide an annual written survey to parents through the mail and the Internet in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, in a language parents understand.
c. Involve parents in the improvement of the school through the accreditation process as defined by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
3. GHCHS will provide the following necessary coordination, technical assistance, and other support in planning and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance:
a. Parent communication through home mailings, report cards, school and student assessment results, student communication, parent-teacher-counselor communication, email, school website, Home Access Center, Blackboard Connect, the School Accountability Report Card, the College Office, the Counseling Office, parent groups such as the Parent Advisory Title I Committee, ELAC and PTSA and other means possible.
4. GHCHS will coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies in Part A with parental involvement strategies suggested under the following other programs: Parent Institute for Quality in Education (PIQE), and English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC) by:
a. Parent communication regarding courses and classes available for parent education
5. GHCHS will take the following actions to conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of this parental involvement policy in improving the quality of its Title I, Part A schools. The evaluation will include identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in parental involvement activities (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background). GHCHS will use the findings of the evaluation about its parental involvement policy and activities to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary (and with the involvement of parents) its parental involvement policies.
a. GHCHS administration in collaboration with the Parent Advisory Title I and ELAC Committee Members will conduct the annual evaluation (including barriers to parent participation) of the parental involvement policy and use the input from the evaluation in the design and implementation of future parent involvement policies along with the review of the annual parent survey results.
b. Parents will provide input on the SPSA, the LCAP, student achievement, school governance practices and procedures, student services such as school safety, health, counseling and discipline, curriculum and instruction, facilities and operations, and human resources.
6. GHCHS will build the school’s and parent’s capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership between GHCHS, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, through the following activities specifically described below:
a. GHCHS will provide assistance to parents of children served by GHCHS in understanding topics such as the following, by undertaking the actions described in this paragraph:
California academic content standards and the common core state standards
California student academic achievement (graduation) standards
GHCHS local school assessments
The requirements of Title I, Part A of the ESEA
How to monitor their child’s progress
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How to work with educators by: School communication to parents, students and the community, parent classes as requested, meetings (such as College Night and Financial Aid Night), and presentations (such as Open House and Back to School Night); Parent Advisory Title I, ELAC, PTSA and other school parents organizations and groups; CAASPP, CAHSEE, CELDT and other standardized and local test data, SPSA, LCFF and LCAP training, review and input, parent conferences, progress reports and report cards, Home Access Center, Blackboard Connect, conferences (such as the California Title I Conference and the CCSA Parent Summit), GHCHS Summer Transition Academy, Annual Parent Survey and other appropriate school venues.
b. GHCHS will provide materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve their children’s academic achievement, such as literary training, and using technology as appropriate, to foster parental involvement, by:
Providing classes on accessing and utilizing the Home Access Center, training during day and evening hours including Open House and Back to School Night, Los Angeles Public Library information and library cards, and other means to the extent practicable.
c. GHCHS will, with the assistance of parents, educate its teachers, pupil services personnel, administration, and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and GHCHS, by:
Providing professional development on Professional Development and Professional Learning Days to school staff using school and community resources, professional resources, and parent speakers.
Encouraging and fiscally supporting school staff in the attendance of workshops and conferences that focus on effectively utilizing parents and community members as resources and equal partners
d. GHCHS will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities with public and private literacy programs, and conduct other activities that encourage and support parents more fully participating in the education of their children, by:
Inviting parents to participate in the school mandated Summer Transition Academy for matriculating 9th graders.
Communicating through all viable means (as previously stated) about school and community programs, meetings and workshops that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children.
e. GHCHS will take the following actions to ensure that information related to the school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent to the parents of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand:
Use of staff translators in the major languages spoken by the families of GHCHS students to communicate school policies and procedures; parent program information; information related to academic achievement; and other information, to the extent practicable.
Provision of a translation tool on the school website so that parents may translate the website into the language of their choice.
School communication regarding academic achievement including CAASPP, CAHSEE, and CELDT standardized testing information; parent meeting and workshop notices; report cards, the four-year plan monitored by the Counseling Office; and other communication to the extent practicable.
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Part III Adoption This GHCHS district wide Parental Involvement Policy has been developed jointly with, and been agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs, as evidenced by the minutes of parent meetings of the Parent Advisory Title I Committee and ELAC. Submitted for Approval to the Parent Advisory Title I Committee and ELAC Committee May, 2015. ______________________________________ _________________________ Chair, Parent Advisory Title I Committee Date ______________________________________ _________________________ Co-Chair, ELAC Committee Date ______________________________________ _________________________ Co-Chair, ELAC Committee Date
Synopsis of LCAP Progress and 2015-16 LCAP Proposals
State Priority/Goal 2014-15 Proposed Actions/Services
and Outcomes Progress on 2014-15 Goals 2015-16 Proposed Actions/Services
I. Basic Services (Appropriate teacher credentialing, student access to Standards-aligned materials and facilities)
Salaries and Benefits for Credentialed and classified staff, Standards-aligned books and supplies funded – Expected outcomes achieved:
100% achieved- All teachers are fully credentialed, all student have access to standards aligned materials and all facilities are maintained in good repair.
Additional Food Cart for greater National School Lunch Program participation ($125K)
Weekend food/snack nutritional support for needy students ($4K)
SPED Resource Room reconfiguration to include two learning labs and support new collaborative model ($25K)
II. Implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Common Core PD, EL PD Increase staff – EL Aide CTEL Assistance for Staff – Expected outcomes achieved: Additional EL Aide added to staff.
Training provided. Implementation of Common Core documented via administrative observations. CTEL Assistance upon completion. All teachers SDAIE certified or in progress.
Provide additional professional development in differentiation and serving students in the middle ($20K)
Provide staff trainings and workshops in CCSS and NGSS testing, student progress monitoring, Google Classroom and other technologies ($30K)
Hire three additional EL Aides (Mandarin, Korean Arabic, etc.) ($60K+30%)
III. Parental Involvement (Promotion of parental input, involvement & participation)
Minimum 3 parent informational meeting/semester. Minimum 2 ELAC Meetings. Title I Meetings twice annually, Outreach to Foster Youth and Group Home Guardians – Expected outcomes achieved
Parent Engagement Listing for the year exceeds the minimums. Translation services provided as needed. Meetings held throughout the year. Annual Survey Provided
Annual Parent Survey results were positive (355)
Continue to exceed minimums on parent engagement and explore additional means to engage parent, guardians including Foster and Group Home parents.
Improve Parent response to Annual Survey , improve communication strategies, use/access to Home Access center
IV. Student Achievement (College readiness, EL Reclassification, AP pass and College readiness)
Increase technology access, training and upgrades. Improve student assessment outcomes. Expand college counseling staff. Evaluate school data tools – Expected outcomes achieved: Upgraded one classroom to a full
service computer lab for ICS. Increased number of student laptops,
added computer tech to CTE courses. Increased CALPADS data input staffing
with half-time clerical support.
(Continued suspension of API and Statewide Assessments.) Improved EAP, A-G Completion
rate, Cohort Graduation rate. Calculated baseline for internal
college readiness criteria established at 50.7%.
Improved EL reclassification and AP pass rate.
A-G Completion rate, including all student subgroups and EAP
iGranada Lead Advisor ($10K+30%) Roll out 1:1 Chromebook Devices to all
Students ($200K Year 1 & 2, $300K Year 3) Convert G9 to laptop lab for AP Computer
Science Purchase Computers for CTE Construction-
CAD Program – ($30K)Perkins Grant Move from DataDirector to School City Data
tool (Equal in expense) Continue to fund NWEA – MAP Testing
State Priority/Goal 2014-15 Proposed Actions/Services
and Outcomes Progress on 2014-15 Goals 2015-16 Proposed Actions/Services
(IV. Student Achievement-Continued)
Provided student access to PSAT, EAP, CELDT and 9th grade access to NWEA Assessment.
Assigned 30% Foster Youth Counselor Added half-time EL Coordinator/Staff
Development Assistant Added additional Language Asst. Added Special Ed Teacher and Aide for
Transition Center with additional Acellus licenses.
Increased co-taught classes – math, social studies, biology and physics
Implementation of 7 period day Implementation of 5th Period Study
Hall Hiring of Tutors for 5th period study
hall, ELA and Math Support
College ready rate exceeds all comparable neighboring schools rate.
Did not expand college counseling staff or hire Foster Youth LCW Coordinator as proposed
Hire College Counselor Assistant-new position ($44-66K+30%)
Extend College Counselors extra days (3x5-15 days) ($7K+30%)
Extend Special Education Clerk position to A Basis effective July 1. $10K)
Provide summer CELDT testing for incoming students to aid in proper placement in fall ($1,500)
Provide Summer CAHSEE Workshop and CAHSEE testing ($1,500)
Hire ten 6-week Teaching Assistants/Tutors for all remedial Summer School classes, ELA, Math, Science and Senior Boot Camp ($20K)
Hire additional Resource Teacher ($75K+30%)
Hire Special Education Teacher for Co-taught Math and Science ($75K+30%)
Hire Resource/SDP Teacher- iGranada ($38K+30%)
Hire Teaching Assistant – iGranada ($10K) Student access to online full-course as
needed ($3-5K) Continue to support 7 period day Pilot two sections of AVID-like Program for
9th graders – no initial cost until second year. Two additional sections would impact master schedule (year 2 =$30K + 30%, year 3 $60K+30%, year 4=$90K+30% serving a possible 280 students)
AP Bio/Chem Vernier Probeware ($48K) Fund CCAP Membership and Competition
Package for Culinary Arts access to scholarships ($3500)
State Priority/Goal 2014-15 Proposed Actions/Services
and Outcomes Progress on 2014-15 Goals 2015-16 Proposed Actions/Services
V. Student
Engagement (Attendance, dropout, graduation rates)
Improve student engagement via attendance rate, reduced dropout and improved graduation rates – Expected outcomes achieved Met all expected metrics Development Director provided
outreach for Internships and Career Readiness
Provided Senior Boot Camp Hired additional Special Ed Teacher Developed Transition Room for
incoming student assessment and added special education aide
Increased number of Acellus licenses for transitioning student access
Exceeded expected outcomes. Attendance rate 98%.
Cohort 2014 Dropout rate of 1.8% lower than comparable neighboring schools.
95% Cohort Grad rate exceeded comparable neighboring schools but was comparable with neighboring charter schools (94.1% and 95.7%)
36 non-grad seniors completed Senior Boot Camp to graduate before 8-15 deadline
Establish procedural changes that provide closer monitoring of four year cohort student transfers.
Establish/hire Intervention Coordinator - Expand opportunities for early identification/intervention of potential non-grad seniors ($44-66K+30%)
Continue to develop intervention strategies to support of completion of A-G graduation requirements of all students.
Continue to increase college and career exploration opportunities
Expand AHA Services – Student opportunities for Saturday community service and weekend tutoring-AHA Grant Extended Supervision ($20K+30%)
VI. School Climate (Suspensions/Expulsions and connectedness)
Lower suspension and expulsion rates, initiate school Alternative Student Behavior Procedures. Improve Annual Stakeholder Survey results – Expected outcomes achieved
Suspension rate decreased due to implementation of alternative practices. 2.9 in 2012-13 to 2.7 in 2014-13-14.
Hire additional Social Worker to serve Foster/Group Home and other students at risk ($85K+30%)
Hire additional security for before and after school support/Gap Period Tuesdays ($20K+30%)
Develop and implement Annual Student Satisfaction Survey and Staff Survey
VII. Course Access (All students have access to a broad course of study)
All students are provided access to a broad course of study as indicated by our school catalog of offerings, the Master Schedule, the A-G curriculum, electives and graduation requirements.
Improved A-G and Cohort Graduation Results supported student course access. All student subgroups exceeded the graduation and A-G completion rate of comparable neighboring schools.
Hire additional VAPA Instructor-Music/Design Media ($38+30%)X 2 Part-time teachers
Hire part-time Chef Assistant and Automotive Tech Assistants – ($12K/each +30%) Perkins Grant
Upgrade Library Media Center facilities with new technology and reconfiguration befitting technology adoption ($25-50K)
VIII. Pupil Outcomes (Summer Bridge/STA-Summer School, ELA-Math Intervention)
Improve STA Attendance and expand ELA and Math Intervention opportunities– Expected outcomes achieved
Provided STA Summer Program with 89% attendance rate for the 1,134 incoming 9th graders (1,012 completing) and 95% attendance rate by 10th grade
Summer STA move to 3 week, 1 session program later in the summer
Hire five Algebra Aides ($100K+30%) Hire three full-day Adult Tutors in Math,
ELA and Science ($35K+30%)
State Priority/Goal 2014-15 Proposed Actions/Services
and Outcomes Progress on 2014-15 Goals 2015-16 Proposed Actions/Services
SES Services established, advertised and presented to eligible students
capturing those late enrollees completing in the subsequent year.
Provided Summer School remedial opportunities for students in ELA and Math
Provided Senior Boot Camp Per fall report 78% of all GHCHS
students are access tutoring (unduplicated)
Increase co-taught classes in math (See Section IV for Special Education Teacher)
Hire additional clerical assistant for AHA/Intervention and Title I needs ($29-47K+30%)
31.42% 142
24.34% 110
25.88% 117
28.98% 131
Q1 Please identify the grade level of yourstudent:
Answered: 452 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 452
9th
10th
11th
12th
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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9th
10th
11th
12th
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
7.60% 33
4.61% 20
0.00% 0
0.46% 2
3.69% 16
41.71% 181
48.62% 211
Q2 For the purpose of this anonymoussurvey, please identify any unique needs of
your student:Answered: 434 Skipped: 20
Total Respondents: 434
IEP
504
EL
DHH
IndependentStudy
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
31.14% 128
39.90% 164
19.22% 79
6.33% 26
3.41% 14
Q3 How large a role does this school play inthe community?Answered: 411 Skipped: 43
Total 411
Extremely large
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Moderatelylarge
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
45.74% 188
38.69% 159
12.17% 50
1.70% 7
1.70% 7
Q4 How confident are you that all GHCHSstudents have access to a rigorous,
relevant and standards-based curriculum?Answered: 411 Skipped: 43
Total 411
Extremelyconfident
Very confident
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
39.22% 160
43.38% 177
14.22% 58
2.70% 11
0.49% 2
Q5 How familiar are you with theestablished school policies on Attendance,
Academic Integrity and Dress Code:Answered: 408 Skipped: 46
Total 408
Extremelyfamiliar
Very familiar
Moderatelyfamiliar
Slightlyfamiliar
Not at allfamiliar
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
55.61% 228
27.32% 112
4.63% 19
8.29% 34
2.20% 9
0.49% 2
1.46% 6
Q6 How satisfied are you that students ofdiverse backgrounds and abilities are givenequal access to educational opportunities
at Granada Hills Charter.Answered: 410 Skipped: 44
Total 410
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
Extremelydissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
45.07% 183
34.73% 141
14.53% 59
2.46% 10
3.20% 13
Q7 How well does this school communicateinformation about programs, opportunities
and school progress?Answered: 406 Skipped: 48
Total 406
Extremely well
Very well
Moderately well
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
94.59% 385
16.95% 69
21.87% 89
29.24% 119
Q8 What is your preferred means ofcommunication for Back to School Nightand Open House? (check all that apply)
Answered: 407 Skipped: 47
Total Respondents: 407
flyer
text message
telephone call
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flyer
text message
telephone call
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
95.34% 389
16.91% 69
21.08% 86
29.66% 121
Q9 What is your preferred means ofcommunication for academic and academicprogram meetings (e.g., AP Night, IB, GHI,GBF, HU, STEM parent meetings)? (check
all that apply)Answered: 408 Skipped: 46
Total Respondents: 408
flyer
text message
telephone call
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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flyer
text message
telephone call
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
48.41% 198
33.99% 139
6.11% 25
3.91% 16
3.18% 13
0.98% 4
3.42% 14
Q10 Overall, how satisfied are you with thequality, politeness and helpfulness of the
school office and support staff?Answered: 409 Skipped: 45
Total 409
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
19.70% 80
45.81% 186
26.11% 106
6.65% 27
1.72% 7
Q11 How caring are the teachers at thisschool?
Answered: 406 Skipped: 48
Total 406
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
19.85% 81
43.14% 176
24.51% 100
8.09% 33
4.41% 18
Q12 How comfortable does your child feelasking questions in class at this school?
Answered: 408 Skipped: 46
Total 408
Extremelycomfortable
Verycomfortable
Moderatelycomfortable
Slightlycomfortable
Not at allcomfortable
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
19.75% 80
42.22% 171
25.43% 103
8.40% 34
4.20% 17
Q13 How caring is the administrative staffat this school?
Answered: 405 Skipped: 49
Total 405
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25.12% 101
43.28% 174
20.90% 84
5.72% 23
4.98% 20
Q14 How well do the selection ofextracurricular activities at this school meet
the needs of your student?Answered: 402 Skipped: 52
Total 402
Extremely well
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Moderately well
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
19.16% 78
22.60% 92
27.27% 111
18.92% 77
12.04% 49
Q15 How often does your child participatein extracurricular activities at this school?
Answered: 407 Skipped: 47
Total 407
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25.49% 104
32.11% 131
11.76% 48
20.59% 84
3.19% 13
3.19% 13
3.68% 15
Q16 Overall, how satisfied are you withfood services and selection provided by the
school?Answered: 408 Skipped: 46
Total 408
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
Extremelydissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Slightly satisfied
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Slightly dissatisfied
Moderately dissatisfied
Extremely dissatisfied
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
40.84% 165
45.54% 184
10.89% 44
2.23% 9
0.50% 2
Q17 How safe does your child feel at thisschool?
Answered: 404 Skipped: 50
Total 404
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
51.85% 210
35.06% 142
10.62% 43
1.98% 8
0.49% 2
Q18 How confident are you that the schoolwill communicate with you appropriately in
the event of an emergency.Answered: 405 Skipped: 49
Total 405
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
17.78% 72
55.56% 225
22.96% 93
2.96% 12
0.74% 3
Q19 How clean are the facilities at thisschool?
Answered: 405 Skipped: 49
Total 405
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2014-15 Annual Parent Survey SurveyMonkey
40.95% 163
41.96% 167
9.55% 38
2.26% 9
2.51% 10
1.26% 5
1.51% 6
Q20 Overall, how satisfied are you with thequality of instruction at this school?
Answered: 398 Skipped: 56
Total 398
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Extremely satisfied
Moderately satisfied
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Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Slightly dissatisfied
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27.82% 111
42.61% 170
21.05% 84
5.76% 23
2.76% 11
Q21 How confident are you that teachersusing a variety of assessments (projects,
assignments, quizzes, etc.) to determine thelevel of student learning
Answered: 399 Skipped: 55
Total 399
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12.53% 50
32.83% 131
37.09% 148
12.53% 50
5.01% 20
Q22 How strong are the relationshipsbetween your child and his/her teachers at
this school?Answered: 399 Skipped: 55
Total 399
Extremelystrong
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Moderatelystrong
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11.92% 46
47.93% 185
27.20% 105
7.77% 30
5.18% 20
Q23 How quickly do teachers at this schoolrespond to questions from parents?
Answered: 386 Skipped: 68
Total 386
Extremelyquickly
Very quickly
Moderatelyquickly
Slightlyquickly
Not at allquickly
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9.39% 37
24.37% 96
42.89% 169
16.24% 64
7.11% 28
Q24 How much individual attention doesyour child get at this school?
Answered: 394 Skipped: 60
Total 394
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12.91% 51
47.09% 186
28.35% 112
6.84% 27
4.81% 19
Q25 How clear are the methods used tomeasure your child's schoolwork at this
school?Answered: 395 Skipped: 59
Total 395
Extremely clear
Very clear
Moderatelyclear
Slightly clear
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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13.00% 52
22.25% 89
14.50% 58
46.00% 184
3.00% 12
0.75% 3
0.50% 2
Q26 Is your child required to do too muchhomework, too little homework, or about
the right amount of homework?Answered: 400 Skipped: 54
Total 400
Much too much
Somewhat toomuch
Slightly toomuch
About theright amount
Slightly toolittle
Somewhat toolittle
Much too little
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Much too much
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Slightly too much
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10.74% 42
40.41% 158
31.97% 125
9.72% 38
7.16% 28
Q27 How well does this school consider theindividual needs of students?
Answered: 391 Skipped: 63
Total 391
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Very well
Moderately well
Slightly well
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34.97% 135
31.09% 120
7.25% 28
22.28% 86
0.78% 3
2.59% 10
1.04% 4
Q28 Overall, how satisfied are you withstudent support provided by the health
office personnel and social workers.Answered: 386 Skipped: 68
Total 386
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
Extremelydissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Moderately satisfied
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15.27% 60
41.48% 163
28.75% 113
10.18% 40
4.33% 17
Q29 How well does this school supportyour child's social development?
Answered: 393 Skipped: 61
Total 393
Extremely well
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Moderately well
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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27.44% 107
35.13% 137
15.90% 62
7.95% 31
5.13% 20
4.10% 16
4.36% 17
Q30 Overall, how satisfied are you with theguidance and support provided by your
counselor?Answered: 390 Skipped: 64
Total 390
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
Extremelydissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Moderately satisfied
Slightly satisfied
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9.21% 36
32.23% 126
38.87% 152
13.04% 51
6.65% 26
Q31 How regularly does your child get thehelp he/she needs from teachers and staff
at this school?Answered: 391 Skipped: 63
Total 391
Extremelyregularly
Very regularly
Moderatelyregularly
Slightlyregularly
Not at allregularly
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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79.24% 313
13.67% 54
4.81% 19
2.03% 8
0.25% 1
Q32 How likely is your child to attendcollege?
Answered: 395 Skipped: 59
Total 395
Extremelylikely
Very likely
Moderatelylikely
Slightly likely
Not at alllikely
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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27.85% 110
24.30% 96
32.41% 128
10.89% 43
4.56% 18
Q33 How much planning has your childdone for college?
Answered: 395 Skipped: 59
Total 395
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31.30% 123
35.88% 141
9.67% 38
15.27% 60
4.33% 17
2.29% 9
1.27% 5
Q34 Overall, how satisfied are you with thecollege and career counseling provided by
the school?Answered: 393 Skipped: 61
Total 393
Extremelysatisfied
Moderatelysatisfied
Slightlysatisfied
Neithersatisfied no...
Slightlydissatisfied
Moderatelydissatisfied
Extremelydissatisfied
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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Moderately satisfied
Slightly satisfied
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13.70% 53
36.43% 141
26.61% 103
10.08% 39
13.18% 51
Q35 How often are you made aware ofvolunteer opportunities available at this
school?Answered: 387 Skipped: 67
Total 387
Extremely often
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33.25% 128
32.47% 125
20.52% 79
6.23% 24
7.53% 29
Q36 How much input do you have in yourchild's education and school learning
environment?Answered: 385 Skipped: 69
Total 385
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24.48% 95
31.44% 122
22.42% 87
11.86% 46
9.79% 38
Q37 How often do you use the school'sParent Access Center to check your child's
progress at this school?Answered: 388 Skipped: 66
Total 388
Extremely often
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8.68% 33
18.16% 69
28.16% 107
29.47% 112
15.53% 59
Q38 How often do you use the school'swebsite to communicate with the staff at
this school?Answered: 380 Skipped: 74
Total 380
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19.17% 74
40.41% 156
22.02% 85
11.40% 44
6.99% 27
Q39 How comfortable do you feel talking toteachers at this school about problems your
child is having?Answered: 386 Skipped: 68
Total 386
Extremelycomfortable
Verycomfortable
Moderatelycomfortable
Slightlycomfortable
Not at allcomfortable
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22.60% 87
43.12% 166
22.60% 87
6.49% 25
5.19% 20
Q40 How useful is the information thisschool gives you about the academic
growth of your child?Answered: 385 Skipped: 69
Total 385
Extremelyuseful
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Moderatelyuseful
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Not at alluseful
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Q41 Please feel free to comment on yourexperiences as a GHCHS parent.
Answered: 151 Skipped: 303
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR PARENTS
DATE ACTIVITY
Saturday, May 16, 2015 Pan con Café – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -Library
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day – No School
Tuesday, May 26-Monday June 1 STOP WEEK – No Activities/Enrichment scheduled Tutoring IS available
Monday, June 1 Senior Awards Night 6:30 p.m. @ CSUN
Tuesday, June 2 Final Exams Period 1 and 5 – Minimum Day
Tuesday, June 2 Graduation Rehearsal 8:27 a.m. @ Elway Stadium
Wednesday, June 3 Final Exams Period 3 and 0 – Minimum Day
Wednesday, June 3 Graduation Rehearsal 8:27 a.m. @ Elway Stadium
Wednesday, June 3 Senior Clearance
Thursday, June 4 Final Exams Period 4 and 6 – Minimum Day
Thursday, June 4 Graduation 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5 Final Exams Period 2 – Minimum Day
Friday, June 5 Last Day of School
June 8 – June 11 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Summer School Registration
Monday, June 8 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Grade 12 Summer School Registration
Tuesday, June 9 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Grade 11 Summer School Registration
Wednesday, June 10 – 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Grade 12 Summer School Registration
Thursday, June 11 – 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Grades 10-12 Summer School Registration
Monday, June 15-July 24 (no school July 3) Summer School
Monday, July 6-July 24, 2015 Summer Transition Academy
Monday, August 17, 2015 First Day of School – Fall Semester 2015
Questions for Parents: Is your email address and telephone number up to date in School Records? If not, please contact Attendance Office, Counseling or the AHA Office. Do you need training on how to access the Home Access Center to monitor your student’s progress? Do you need training on how to use email to communicate with the school, your child’s teachers or the counseling office? Do you need training on access the resources for Parents on the school website? Do you know if your student needs to attend summer school and how to register? Please contact the AHA Office should you need any assistance: [email protected] or (818) 360-2361 Ext 315
Pan Con Café
Topics of Discussion School Updates—Governing Board, SSC,
LCAP Progress and Input
Student Support Services—College Readiness, AHA Offerings—Tutoring, Enrichment
Parent Support—Request for Parent Workshops, Parent Engagement Opportunities
Upcoming Events and Activities
Please contact the AHA Office to RSVP
818-360-2361 x315 or x426
or email [email protected]
Coffee Klatch
¡Acompáñenos!
Temas de Discusión Actualizaciones de la escuela: Junta de gobierno, SSC,
progreso de LCAP
Servicios de apoyo estudiantil — preparación universitaria, programa gratuito (AHA) —tutoría y enriquecimiento
Apoyo para padres — solicitud de talleres para padres,
Actividades y Eventos que se aproximan. Póngase en contacto con la oficina de
AHA para reservar su espacio
818-360-2361 x315 o x426
email [email protected]