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Los Alamitos Unified School District Igniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students!. State of the District February 11, 2013 Presented by Dr. Sherry Kropp , Superintendent Board of Education: David Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Barke , Meg Cutuli , Karen Russell, Diana Hill.
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Los Alamitos UnifiedSchool DistrictIgniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students! State of the District February 11, 2013 Presented by Dr. Sherry Kropp, Superintendent Board of Education: David Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Barke, Meg Cutuli, Karen Russell, Diana Hill
Los Alamitos Unified School District • Video • We are a top performing District in Orange County and the State. • District Schools received numerous awards in the four As: • Academics • Athletics • Activities • Arts
Recent Accomplishments • 84% of all students are proficient or advanced in English Language Arts on the California Standards Test (CST). • 78% of all students are proficient or advanced in mathematics on the CST. • 97% (#1 in Orange County) of our 10th graders passed the ELA section of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). • 98% of our 10th graders passed the mathematics section of the CAHSEE.
Recent Accomplishments • 85.4% of the graduates enrolled in a college or university following high school (#1 in OC). • More than 69% percent of graduating seniors completed the CSU/UC a-g college entrance requirements (up 11% in three years). • 19 scholar athletes recently signed letters of intent – highest number ever for LAHS! • Marching Band, Jazz Bands, and Choirs earned numerous, prestigious awards throughout the State and the Country.
Academic Performance Index (API) District 919 Hopkinson Elementary 957 Lee Elementary 953 LAE 937 +19 McGaugh Elementary 906 Rossmoor Elementary 957 Weaver Elementary 987 McAuliffe Middle School 938 Oak Middle School 924 +13 Los Alamitos High School 885 Laurel High School 679
Our Goal is 100% Proficiency • Lee – 100% of 2nd graders proficient or advanced in math - 2011 • Weaver – 100% of 4th graders proficient or advanced in math – 2011 • Hopkinson – 100% of 4th graders proficient or advanced in math – 2012 • Oak – 100% of 7th graders proficient or advanced in Writing - 2012
2012-13 District PrioritiesWe continually focus on Five District Priorities to ensure ongoing improvement.
1. Increase Academic Excellence for all Students • Every student involved in at least one extra-curricular program (video). • Every student completes college entrance requirements, passes at least one AP course, and is proficient on all CSTs.
District Priorities & Strategic Goals 2. Ensure a healthy, safe, and drug-free environment. • Implement Bullying Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Violence Prevention and Response, and Internet Safety Programs. • Support a safe and substance-free Grad Nite.
3. Responsibly Maximize Financial Resources • Increase revenue • Analyze/monitor expenses • Continue IBB • Support LAEF
Enhance communication processes to engage, inform, and educate all stakeholders. • Provide updates to the community. • Provide two-way communication opportunities. • Optimize the use of technology. • Attend and be visible at school and community events.
Modernize, maintain and optimize the use of District facilities • Measure K - On Time and On Budget • Joint Use Agreements
We want to enhance Joy in the lives of our students and families….“One Long, Exciting Field Trip!”
Violence Prevention & Response • Current Practices and Programs • Violence Prevention and Response Task Force • Members • Goals • Meetings
Violence Prevention & ResponseRecommendations • Secure a School Resource Officer (contract law enforcement) at LAHS. • Partnership with Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor, and the District • Increase presence of law enforcement in our Preschool through 8th grade schools and classrooms.
Violence Prevention & ResponseRecommendations • Hire a District Safety Consultant • Ensure our Practices and Programs are Exemplary • Complete a Threat Assessment and Make Recommendations • Analyze and Revise School Safety Plans • Analyze and Revise Crisis Response Manual • Coordinate District-wide Training • Coordinate District-wide Safety Drills • Establish Emergency Operations Center • Establish Volunteer Programs
Thank You! • Please complete the survey: • Fencing (what type, how tall, made of what) • Security cameras • Security officers (police, armed security, unarmed security) • Single point of entry • Counseling services (licensed clinical counselors) State of the District Los Alamitos Unified School District February 11, 2013 I ❤ Los Al!