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Manteca Unified School District
Golden
103
West
1 North Main Street
Elementary
, Manteca, CA 95336
School
(209)858-7300, (209)825-3343 (FAX)
CDS Code: 39-68593-6042329
SARC Contact: Sherie Gates
Principal: Sherie Gates
Vice Principal: Barbara Neuman
2006-2007 School Accountability Report Card
District Office
2901 East Louise Avenue
Lathrop, CA 95330
P.O. Box 32
Manteca, CA 95336
Phone: (209) 825-3200
Fax: (209) 836-3295
Board of Trustees
Wendy King, President
Evelyn Moore, Vice President
Michael Seelye, Clerk
Dale Fritchen, Trustee
Vern Gebhardt, Trustee
Manuel Medeiros, Trustee
Nancy Teicheira, Trustee
Superintendent
Cathy Nichols-Washer, Ed.D.
District Mission Statement
Manteca Unified School District (MUSD),
in
partnership
with
our
diverse
communities, is dedicated to all students
achieving their academic and personal
potentials.
We are committed to
providing a safe environment where
quality
education
establishes
the
foundation for life-long learning.
MUSD believes that the effectiveness of
the educational program hinges on being
able to anticipate the future and make
provisions for change.
The Manteca
Unified
School
District
Board
of
Education clearly defines the broad
scope of the educational program and
allocates funds and resources to
implement a quality educational program.
The District believes that we should be a
community of learners, focusing on
values, knowledge, and skills in a safe
and secure environment that will
encourage student success. Our district
is committed to establishing high
academic standards for student-centered
education.
We believe in emphasizing a positive
attitude through the teaching of life-skills,
responsibility, and self-discipline.
We
encourage acceptance, tolerance, and
respect for others.
We believe in
creating an atmosphere of trust in which
the opinions, values and attitudes of our
community of learners are respected and
celebrated.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Golden West School and Forty-Niner Pride!
Pride in yourself. Pride in your school. Pride in everything you do!
Our teachers are highly qualified and trained to differentiate instruction to meet
the diverse needs of our students. Our staff is dedicated to helping every
student succeed both academically and socially. We invite and encourage you
to become a part of our team. We are a
“TRRFCC”
school of character where
everyone focuses on being
T
rustworthy,
R
espectful,
R
esponsible,
F
air,
C
aring,
and a good
C
itizen. If you would like to make a difference and help our students
succeed, please contact me at 209-858-7300. For more information regarding
our school and/or district, visit
www.mantecausd.net
.
Together We Make a Difference,
Sherie Gates, Principal
School Description and Mission Statement
Golden West School opened in 1961 as a kindergarten through eighth grade
campus. The well maintained campus is located on Main Street within a busy
suburban section of Manteca. We have a diverse population of approximately
750 students in pre-school through eighth grade. Golden West focuses on
student achievement where every student is taught to be a competent,
responsible, motivated person of character. By building a partnership with
students, home, and community, we empower our learners to be contributing
members of society. Our goal is to enhance student lives and their ability to
succeed in the future.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement
The success of our school is strongly influenced by the support of parents,
guardians and the school community as a whole. Parents and guardians
regularly volunteer in the classroom and are actively involved in School Site
Council, school-wide planning, parent conferences, bilingual parent support
groups, and various parent committees for fundraisers and field trips. Contact
your child’s teacher or an administrator if you would like more information
regarding the following:
•
School Site Council (SSC)
•
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
•
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Advisory
•
Eighth Grade Graduation and Fundraising Committee
•
Science Camp Fundraising Committee
•
SHAPE (Shaping Healthy as Partners in Education) Volunteer Program
•
Classroom Volunteer
•
Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP)
Manteca Unified School District strives to coordinate and communicate with the
community, including police, fire and other governmental agencies, news media,
medical agencies and other community organizations. Examples of such
coordination and communication with community agencies include programs
such as fire prevention, water safety, parks and recreation activities, the
community gymnasium, bike safety, and Police School Resource Officers, just to
name a few.
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Student Enrollment by Grade Level and Group
Manteca Unified School District is located in the heart of the central valley and is a growing district. The student
enrollment in 2006-2007 was approximately 23,643. The following charts show the school’s enrollment and group
breakdown.
Grade Level
Number of Students
Group
Percent of
Students
Kindergarten
82
African-American
5.4
Grade 1
83
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5
Grade 2
74
Asian
2.1
Grade 3
71
Filipino
1.9
Grade 4
80
Hispanic or Latino
53.3
Grade 5
104
Pacific Islander
0.3
Grade 6
79
White (not Hispanic)
35.5
Grade 7
82
Multiple or No Response
0.1
Grade 8
92
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
54.0
Ungraded Elementary
0
English Learners
22.0
Total Enrollment
747
Students with Disabilities
11.0
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).
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Grade
Level
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-20
21-32
33+
K
33.0
2
20.0
4
19.8
4
1
20.0
5
18.8
5
20.0
5
2
18.2
5
19.0
4
19.7
3
3
19.4
5
22.0
4
1
20.0
3
4
28.3
3
31.0
3
31.3
3
5
32.0
3
31.0
2
33.5
2
6
32.5
2
2
26.5
4
31.0
3
*K-3
10.0
1
20.0
2
*3-4
*4-8
32.0
2
Other
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
This table displays subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a
range of total students per classroom).
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Number of Classrooms
Subject
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
Avg.
Class
Size
1-22
23-32
33+
English
27.8
4
2
6
27.7
8
4
28.6
11
Math
27.8
2
1
3
28.8
5
1
28.8
6
Science
27.8
2
1
3
28.8
5
1
28.8
6
So. Sci.
27.8
2
1
3
28.8
5
1
28.8
6
Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
Manteca Unified School District maintained a teacher ratio of 1:20 or less in all kindergarten through third grade
classrooms in the 2002-03 and 2003-04 school years. In the 2004-05 school year the District changed the make-up of
Kindergarten classes from Option 1, which was a one teacher to 20 student ratio to a Kindergarten Option 2 make-up,
which allowed one teacher to accommodate up to 40 students with support from another teacher during the 100 minutes
of core instruction. This occurred due to budget reductions from the State Department of Education because the
California economy for 2004-05 was significantly depressed. This was a one-year occurrence and the District has since
changed back to Option 1 in Kindergarten.
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SCHOOL CLIMATE
School Safety Plan
Golden West School annually updates the Disaster Plan
and School Safety Plan. The plans were last reviewed in
February 2008, according to the required adoption process
with appropriate School Site Council public hearings and
School Safety Planning Committee input. Teachers and
staff annually receive training on disaster procedures. The
last training was June 2007.
The District continues to make strides in the improvement
of the educational climate and reduced disruptions in the
classroom by “putting kids first” and asking the question,
“Is it good for the children?”
The safety of students and
the security of campuses are high priorities in MUSD.
School personnel and students participate in monthly
disaster preparedness drills including specific procedures
for fire, earthquake, flood, civil disturbance, and hazardous
chemical situations.
The District has established procedures for submitting
complaints against personnel and programs.
An
information brochure, policies, and forms are available to
the public at the school site, on the District’s website, and
in all offices. Also, a nondiscrimination/harassment report
form is used to help staff in reporting and tracking data.
In order to support the school sites in their fulfillment of
both the school and District missions, the Superintendent
maintains two District-wide Advisory Committees. The
Superintendent’s Communications Council is made up of
parent
representation
from
each
school.
The
Superintendent’s Diversity Advisory Committee made up of
parents, staff, board members, and students and is
responsible for advising the Superintendent on issues of
diversity.
Our schools work hard to improve academic achievement
and provide alternative programming for “at risk” students,
through the Day School for students who have severe
discipline issues. In addition, authorized prevention
activities include conflict resolution strategies, before and
after school programs and district-wide efforts to prevent
illegal gang activities with Drug Free and Tobacco Free
School Zones clearly established and posted. Our District
seeks grants and utilizes the Health Services Department
to meet the health and counseling needs of students.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a
Positive Learning Environment
All schools in the MUSD have gone through a
reconstruction process in which they have all been
equipped with updated technology to include computer
labs and improved communication systems.
All
classrooms and student learning areas are designed for
student success.
Schools in the MUSD support recognition activities that
acknowledge and encourage desirable student efforts
through a variety of programs. These include before and
after school tutorials, group and peer counseling programs,
achievement awards for sports and perfect attendance,
students of the month, honor roll, good citizenship, student
council, conflict resolution teams and assemblies.
Manteca Unified continues its membership with the
Character Counts! Coalition. This coalition is dedicated to
strengthening the character of America’s young people
with a consistent set of official values. The values—which
are not politically, religiously or racially biased—are called
the “Six Pillars of Character”: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Suspensions and Expulsions
Child Welfare and Attendance information is distributed
each year and describes the reporting procedure for
tardiness and truancies. Parents are notified by the school
if their child has had more than three late arrivals of more
than 30 minutes, or if three or more unexcused absences
are reported. If truancy continues, students are referred to
the Student Attendance Review Board.
Students whose behavior is not corrected by school
intervention are referred to the District Disciplinary Review
Board that hears the case and takes appropriate action.
This may include counseling, placement in alternate school
settings, and/or referral to other agencies (i.e., Valley
Community Counseling, the Manteca Police Dept., etc.).
The table below shows the number of students who were
suspended or expelled by the District Review Board over
the past three years for all elementary schools.
School
District
04-05
05-06
06-07
04-05
05-06
06-07
Suspensions
222
164
112
2523
2567
2878
Expulsions
11
7
7
88
86
116
SCHOOL FACILITIES
School Facility Conditions and Improvements
The District takes great effort to ensure that all schools are
clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the
District uses the Facility Inspection Tool instrument
developed by the State of California Office of Public School
Construction. The results of this survey are available at
the District Office. Below is more specific information on
the condition of the school and the efforts made to ensure
that students are provided with a clean, safe, and
functional learning environment.
Age of School Buildings
.
Golden West School was
completed in 1964.
The administration building was
finished in 1961 along with a library, multi-purpose room,
and several classrooms. Portable classrooms have been
added and the school currently has 38 classrooms. In the
year 2000, the community gymnasium was built at Golden
West as a result of a partnership with the City of Manteca.
Maintenance and Repair
.
District maintenance staff
ensures that repairs necessary to keep schools in good
working order are completed in a timely manner. A work
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order process is used to ensure efficient service and
emergency repairs are given the highest priority.
Cleaning Process and Schedule
. The District’s governing
Board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the
District. A summary of these standards is available at the
school office and at the District Office. Staff works daily
with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules to
ensure a clean and safe school.
Deferred Maintenance Project
. The District participates in
the State Deferred Maintenance Program which is made
up of 11 project categories or types of work. Most of the
project categories are building systems that are necessary
components of a facility, without which the building would
not be able to function as a school. Typically, this includes
roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical
systems, painting, and floor systems.
The funding
calculation for the apportionment is $1.00 of sate funds for
each dollar of local matching funds up to a maximum of
one-half percent of the total general fund. If sufficient state
funding is not available, then the District only receives a
prorated amount of the maximum allowance. For the
2005-06 school year, the District budgeted approximately
$1.8 million dollars for this program.
Modernization Projects
. Manteca Unified School District is
entering into joint ventures with the City of Manteca to
construct community gymnasiums at Shasta and Neil
Hafley Schools. The plans for modernization of Neil Hafley
School have started. (Data compiled in December 2007)
New School Construction Projects
. New schools that are
being planned and constructed are as follows: A new high
school in the community of Lathrop will be completed in the
summer of 2008, Ethel Allen Elementary School and
Woodward Annex will begin construction in the summer of
2008. Our District has effectively used developer fees,
community facilities district fees (Mello-Roos), state
funding, and GO bonds to remodel, modernize and build
new schools within MUSD. (
Data compiled in December 2007)
School Facility Good Repair Status
Repair Status
Items Inspected
Good
Fair
Poor
Repair Needed
and Action
Taken or
Planned
Gas Leaks
X
Mechanical Systems
X
Windows/Doors/Gates
(interior & exterior
X
Interior Surfaces (walls,
floors, & ceilings)
X
Hazardous Materials (interior
& exterior)
X
Structural Damage
X
Fire Safety
X
Electrical (interior & exterior)
X
Pest/Vermin Infestation
X
Drinking Fountains (inside &
outside)
X
Restrooms
X
Sewer
X
Playground/School Grounds
X
Roofs
X
Overall Cleanliness
X
TEACHERS
Teacher Credentials
MUSD recruits and employs the most qualified
credentialed teachers. Additional information about the
assignment of teachers outside their subject area of
competence and the credential status of teachers is
available from the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.
Teachers
04-05
School
05-06
06-07
District
06-07
With Full Credential
39
38
28
935
Without Full Credential
0
1
34
Teaching Outside Subject
Area of Competence
0
0
0
Teacher Misassignment and Vacant Teacher Positions
Teacher misassignments reflect the teachers assigned
without proper legal authorization. The number of vacant
teacher positions reflects vacancies not filled by a single
designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at
the beginning of the school year or semester. Additional
information about the misassignment of teachers should be
forwarded to the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.
Indicator
05-06
06-07
07-08
Misassignments of Teachers of
English Learners
0
120
65
Total Teacher Misassignments
0
120
65
Vacant Teacher Positions
0
0
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Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left
Behind Compliant Teachers
Manteca Unified School District has implemented the No
Child Left Behind (NCLB) “Highly Qualified Teacher”
regulations throughout the District. Federal guidelines
require that all teachers be certified as “highly qualified” by
June 30, 2006.
Percent of Classes in Core
Academic Subjects
Location of Classes
Taught by
NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
Taught by
Non-NCLB
Compliant
Teachers
This School
98.3
1.7
All Schools in District
95.9
4.1
High-Poverty Schools in District
95.1
4.9
Low-Poverty Schools in District
97.4
2.6
Substitute Teacher Availability
The District’s substitute teachers’ pay rates are
comparable with surrounding districts. District substitute
training, lesson plans and substitute evaluations help to
ensure continuity of instruction. The District maintains a
pool of substitute teachers to call upon as needed.
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Teacher Evaluation Process
By District contract, permanent teachers are evaluated
once every other year. Beginning with the 2004-05 school
year, permanent teachers may qualify for a five year
evaluation cycle if they demonstrate sustained quality
teaching. Permanent teachers who receive less than an
effective rating are evaluated annually.
Probationary
teachers are evaluated each year. The criteria for teacher
evaluation is based on the State Standards for the
Teaching Profession which include: 1) engaging and
supporting all students in learning; 2) creating and
maintaining effective environments for student learning; 3)
understanding and organizing subject matter for student
learning; 4) planning instruction and designing learning
experiences for all students; 5) assessing student learning;
and 6) developing as a professional educator.
The
principal and vice principal conduct regular classroom
observations and periodically review lesson plans, student
portfolios, and report cards.
SUPPORT STAFF
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
A comprehensive student services program is provided by
Manteca Unified School District to assist students in
achieving their potential by supporting their academic
studies and their participation in school and community
activities. The table below depicts the number of support
providers employed at the school.
Title
Number of
FTE Assigned
to School
Counselor
--
Librarian
--
Psychologist
1.0
SDC Teacher
2.0
Nurse
On call
Speech/Language/Hearing
Specialist
0.3
Resource Specialist
1.0
Program Specialist
1.0
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Quality, Currency , and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
The Manteca Unified School District has followed the state textbook matrix in purchasing and adopting procedures. Some
of the major textbook series now in use are as follows:
Textbooks
Subject
Publisher
Grade
Level
Year
Adopted
Quality, Currently, and
Availability of Textbooks and
Instructional Materials
Percent of Pupils Who Lack
Their Own Assigned
Textbooks and
Instructional Materials
Reading/
Language Arts
Houghton Mifflin
Prentice Hall, PH Literature Timeless Voices
Timeless Themes
K-6
7-8
2001
2002
0
0
Mathematics
Harcourt Brace, Harcourt Mathematics
Houghton Mifflin, HM Mathematics
McDougal Littell, CA Middle Schools Mathematics
McDougal Littell, Algebra 1: Concepts & Skills
K
1-5
6-7
8
2002
2002
2001
2008
0
0
0
0
Science
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill California Science
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Focus on Science
K-6
6-8
2008
2007
0
0
Social Studies
Pearson Scott Foresman, History-Social Science
for
California
Macmillan/McGraw Hill, California Vistas
Holt Rinehart and Winston, Holt California Social
Studies
K-3
4-6
7-8
2006
2007
2006
All textbooks are in adequate
supply and fair to excellent
condition. The school and
district place great emphasis on
providing students with the most
up-to-date, state-adopted
textbooks and instructional
materials. Each pupil, including
English learners, has a textbook
and/or instructional materials, to
use in class and to take home.
A public hearing on the
sufficiency of instructional
materials was done on August
21, 2007.
0
0
0
SCHOOL FINANCES
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)
Level
Total Expenditures