La Costa HeightsAnnual Report

January–December 2010

Leighangela Brady, LCH Principal

Clearing the Air…

• Yes, the UCONN Husky women lost• Yes, the UCONN Husky men lost• No, the GIANTS didn’t lose butwill not be going to the playoffs

Today is about providinginformation and

answering questions.For an opportunity to getinvolved and share ideas,please join us at the PTAoutreach program on FridayJanuary 14, 2011 @ 11:00AMin the media center.

Today’s Goals• Review LCH Mission• Recap of Key 2010 Accomplishments• Discuss SPSA and Focus Areas• Provide Information• Encourage Involvement• Answer Questions

LCH Mission

Our mission at La CostaHeights is to foster confidentstudents who celebratelearning as a lifelongexperience. Our students areeducated in a positive andcaring environment thatpromotes the achievement oftheir personal best. We willprovide a sense ofcommunity while embracingglobal understanding in a21st century learningenvironment.

Our Staff• Majority of teachers have masters degrees• 81% of teachers are CLAD certified• 86% of teachers LHQ trained• 20% of teachers GATE trained• 5 National Board Certified Teachers• Ongoing training for classified staff• Principal MA degree, in EdD program, & published author

Key 2010 Accomplishments

Awards/Recognitions• Outstanding Education Programs• Innovative Videos in Education• Green in Action Award• Math 24 County Winners• Robotics Team County Winners• Fitness Club Articles• Green Team Articles• 5 National Board Certified Teachers

Single Plan for StudentAchievement (SPSA)

What is the SPSA?The purpose of the Single Planfor Student Achievement (SPSA)is to create a cycle of continuousimprovement of studentperformance, and to ensure thatall students succeed in reachingacademic standards set by theState Board of Education. TheSSC is charged with developingand monitoring this plan.

SPSA Process Overview1. Analyze data, find areas of need,and develop SMART goals2. Solicit input from variousstakeholder groups, propose actionsteps, create plan, and set budget3. Gain approval from superintendentand school board4. Look at augmenting plan withenrichment opportunities, proposedonation expenditures5. Implement and monitor the plan

Academics

Performance Highlights• API 908 17-point growth from 2008-2010• Highest API in LCH History• 95% Proficient and Advanced in science (23% growth from 2008-2010)• 83.5% Proficient or Advanced in Math• 83% Proficient or Advanced in ELA• Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) met

Action Plan Summary• Grade level articulation- share

materials/lessons, analyze data, anddevelop assessments

• Staff action research- 21st century learning• Acceleration opportunities• Research-based intervention• Provide enrichment

Enrichment• Music Consultant- performances

at every grade level• PE and multimedia consultants• Garden enhancements• Zero Period- math acceleration• Clubs- Glee, Robotics, Fitness• Technology purchases• Additional resources

Why PE?• Only 70.3% of our students are

proficient or advanced on theCalifornia State physical fitness test

• 21.6% are deficit in aerobic capacity• 38.6% are deficit in flexibility• 46.6% are deficit in upper body strength• Builds teamwork• Physical, social, and sport education

Why Multimedia?• To keep our students and teachers current in a fast

changing digital world.• 21st century instructional set-up in each classroom

(Pull-down screen, LCD projector, documentcamera, and teacher computer).

• 2 mobile labs (full set of netbooks for both primary and upper grades)• Software purchases for claymation, podcasting, and intervention• Be prepared to maximize Prop-P purchases

Prop P Update The district is bringing to the

Board a proposal to develop along-term technology plan thatwill integrate the separateplanning processes of bond salesand timelines, informationtechnology infrastructure work,and educational servicesinstructional needs.

Safety Focus• School-wide behavior

expectation assemblies threetimes a year

• Interactive and proactive noonsupervisors.

• Increased adult supervision onthe playground at both recessand lunch as well as morningdrop-off and dismissal

• Year-long audit by our school safety committee

Safety Continued• Noon supervisors feedback

form• "Character Counts" program• Negotiated Playground

Partners Contract• Supervisor Training

Safety Continued This year a group of

teachers formed an actionresearch team to work withthe ADL to study andimprove issues relating tobullying, charactereducation, and acceptance.Our goal is that LCH willbecome a "No Place forHate" school this year.

Fundraising Philosophy• 2 Big Fundraisers: Fund Drive and Jog-A-Thon• A few small “favorites”• EEF district level fundraising support

Information

Information Sources• SPSA/SARC (data, goals, action

steps, budget, demographicinformation found on the schoolwebsite)

• Weekly WAVE/ Principal’s Bulletin/eBlasts

• School and Teacher Websites• Principal’s Blog/ Teacher

Newsletters• Parent Handbook• Important Notices Home

Information SourcesContinued

• Bulletin Boards/Drive-ThroughPosters/Marquee

• All Call system• PTA General Meetings/

Committee Updates• Email/ Phone Calls/ Classroom

Teachers/ Office Staff• Personal Meetings• Networking

Involvement

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PTA is the largest volunteer childadvocacy association in the nation.At LCH, The purpose of the PTAis to provide programs that enhanceeducationally related opportunitiesfor our students, our teachers, andthe community.

All site based fundraising isconducted through our PTA.

School Site Council (SSC)The SSC develops and maintains theschool improvement plan to help allstudents learn the core curriculum asestablished by the district and state.The School Site Council shall haveongoing responsibility to review theimplementation and to assessannually the effectiveness of the plan.The SSC shall recommend the SPSAand expenditures to the GoverningBoard for approval.

English Learner AdvisoryCommittee (ELAC)

The English Learner AdvisoryCommittee (ELAC) is a committeeto support our second languagepopulation at La Costa Heights.Parents of English Learners areencouraged to participate on thiscommittee to oversee all relevantinformation, documentation, andtraining regarding school programsand services for English learners.

Encinitas Educational Foundation (EEF)The EEF is a foundation that supportsall nine EUSD schools. LCH pays $1per student to belong to the EEF. LCHsends two representatives to allmeetings who are responsible forfinding volunteers to support districtEEF fundraisers such as golftournaments, Legoland days, winefestivals, farmer’s market, etc. Allmoney earned in these collectiveefforts are allocated equally to allEUSD schools. This year the moneyearned is being allocated to supportthe fifth grade BizTown Program.

Other Ways to be Involved• Classroom Volunteer• Field Trip Driver/Chaperone• Site and District Committees• Grant Writing• Participate in Site-Based Fundraisers• Provide Input

Ways to Provide Input• Attend PTA General Meetings• Approach a member of the Leadership Team- SSC, ELAC, PTA• Talk to Teachers• Email the Office• Complete the Annual Parent Survey

Questions or Comments?