School Accountability Report Card
Reported for School Year 2003-2004
Published During 2004-2005

Notes regarding the source and currency of data:
Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions04.asp. Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2003-04 school year or from the two preceding years (2001-02 and 2002-03). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2002-03.

School Information		District Information
School Name	Guerneville Elementary	District Name	Guerneville Elementary
Principal	Elaine Carlson	Superintendent	Mike Panas
Street	14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.	Street	14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
City, State, Zip	Guerneville, CA 95446-9559	City, State, Zip	Guerneville, CA 95446-
Phone Number	707-869-2864	Phone Number	707-869-2864
FAX Number	707-869-3149	FAX Number	707-869-3149
Web Site	guernevilleschool.org	Web Site	guernevilleschool.org
E-mail Address	ecarlson@guernevilleschool.org	E-mail Address	ecarlson@guernevilleschool.org
CDS Code	49-70722-6051767	SARC Contact	Elaine Carlson

School Description and Mission Statement

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Guerneville School is located in the Russian River area of Sonoma County and educates students in grades K-8. In 2003-2004, 376 students were enrolled in the school, coming from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Guerneville School is proud to offer a variety of educational programs and assistance for their students. In addition to the traditional educational program, Guerneville also provides a GATE program, a Resource Specialist program, and a Special Day Class program for learning handicapped students in grades 3-7, a Special Day class for severely handicapped students in grades K-4, a vocal music program (GLO) for students in grades K-5, instrumental music/band program for grades 5-8, a Miller-Unruh Reading program for grades 1-3, and an after school tutoring/homework program for students in grades 1-8.

In May 2001 Guerneville School received official recognition as a Title I Achieving School. To receive this distinguished honor, students had to make significant academic growth over a three-year period as measured by STAR testing. Guerneville was one of ten schools receiving this recognition out of a possible 4,500 Title I schools throughout the State of California! The success and recognition by the state is due to an outstanding staff that focuses on curriculum and a staff that establishes high expectations for their students.

MISSION STATEMENT

Guerneville School District is recognized as a leader in education, serving as a model of excellence and innovation. It is a united community of students, parents and staff that are committed to high quality education, excellence in teaching, and life-long learning.

We achieve this through a campus that is friendly, safe and welcoming; a district that accepts and is committed to diversity; and an educational environment that promotes unity of staff on both professional and community levels.

We prepare out students to be respectful and responsible members of their community by teaching to the whole student, addressing both physical and mental well-being.

We are in partnership with the larger community in achieving our vision and in imparting a sense of active citizenship to students of the Guerneville School District.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement

Contact Person Name	Musette Payton-Kelm	Contact Person Phone Number	707-869-2864
Parents are always welcome and invited to participate in a variety of ways. They can help by volunteering assistance as a tutor in the after school program, helping in the classrooms, or in coordinating and conducting school activities such as honor roll assemblies and health day. We have a very active parent group that has helped with our Halloween Carnival and a chili dinner at our Winter Concert.

I. Demographic Information

Student Enrollment, by Grade Level
Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).

Grade Level	Enrollment	Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	29	Grade 9	0
Grade 1	41	Grade 10	0
Grade 2	33	Grade 11	0
Grade 3	36	Grade 12	0
Grade 4	41	Ungraded Secondary	0
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	51
Grade 8	49
Ungraded Elementary	0	Total Enrollment	371

Student Enrollment, by Ethnic Group
Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial/ethnic category as reported by CBEDS.

Racial/Ethnic Category	Number of Students	Percent of Students	Racial/Ethnic Category	Number of Students	Percent of Students
African-American	8	2.2	Hispanic or Latino	43	11.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	12	3.2	Pacific Islander	0	0.0
Asian	4	1.1	White (Not Hispanic)	286	77.1
Filipino	0	0.0	Multiple or No Response	18	4.9

II. School Safety and Climate for Learning

School Safety Plan

Date of Last Review/Update

Date Last Discussed with Staff

Equipment and grounds are inspected regularly for any potential hazards by the head custodian. Supervision of students on the grounds and in the cafeteria is done by yard supervisors. Fires and/or disaster drills occur monthly and a complete school site disaster plan has been developed and is in place.

In the spring and summer of 2002, the Safe School Committee met and completely revised the Safe School Plan for both the elementary and community day school sites. The plan is geared toward creating a positive school environment where students, staff and community pride in the schools prevents negative behaviors. Coming in the 04/05 school year is a step further in developing a school plan that included more positive recognition as in focus behaviors, Gator Grams, and the VIP program.

School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment

Guerneville School District recognizes that a positive learning environment is essential to a quality education. Special activities are planned throughout the year to promote school spirit, respect and tolerance, and a positive learning environment. In the 2001-2002 school year 6th, 7th and 8th grade students continued to participate in peer mediation training. These students then conducted peer mediation for others who were involved in conflict.

Disciplinary procedures range from counseling to detention to suspension. All attempts are made to handle discipline at the lowest levels before problems have the opportunity to escalate.

Suspensions and Expulsions
Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that result 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. In unified school districts, a comparison between a particular type of school (elementary, middle, high) and the district average may be misleading. Schools have the option of comparing their data with the district-wide average for the same type of school.

	School			District
	2002	2003	2004	2002	2003	2004
Number of Suspensions	129	25	34	129	35	34
Rate of Suspensions	29%	.06%	10%	29%	.06%	10%
Number of Expulsions	8	1	1	8	1	1
Rate of Expulsions	2%	.002%	.002%	2%	.002%	.002%

School Facilities
Safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including any needed maintenance to ensure good repair. Description of the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms.

Safety, cleanliness and maintenance of facilities are a high priority at Guerneville School. The district has three full-time custodians. In addition, the school contracts with a landscaping company to mow and maintain the grounds on a weekly basis. RESIG, the district's insurance group, inspects the facilities, grounds and play structures at least once a year for any safety concerns. If they are identified, they are taken care of immediately.

III. Academic Data

Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2-11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2-11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. The NRT tests reading, language, and mathematics in grades 2-11, spelling in grades 2-8, and science in grades 9-11.

California Standards Tests (CST)
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

CST - All Students
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
Subject	2002	2003	2004	2002	2003	2004	2002	2003	2004
English-Language Arts	39	41	38	39	40	38	32	35	36
Mathematics	35	45	47	34	45	46	31	35	34
Science			36			36	30	27	25
History-Social Science		30	31		28	31	28	28	29

CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian	Filipino	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)
English-Language Arts					28		39
Mathematics					41		48
Science							37
History-Social Science							26

CST - Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Economically Disadvantaged		Students With Disabilities		Migrant Education Services
Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Yes	No	Yes	No	Migrant Education Services
English-Language Arts	34	42	38	29	45	4	41
Mathematics	46	48	46	35	58	0	52
Science	30	42		22	59		35
History-Social Science	27	37		20	38		36

Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
Reading and mathematics results from the California Schievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT-6), the current NRT adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported for each grade level as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. The CAT-6 was adopted in 2003; therefore, no data are reported for 2002. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

NRT - All Students
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.

Subject	School			District			State
Subject	2002	2003	2004	2002	2003	2004	2002	2003	2004
Reading	---	53	52	---	52	52	---	43	43
Mathematics	---	58	65	---	58	64	---	50	51

NRT - Racial/Ethnic Groups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.

Subject	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian	Filipino	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)
Reading					41		54
Mathematics					64		66

NRT - Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.

Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Economically Disadvantaged		Students With Disabilities		Migrant Education Services
Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Yes	No	Yes	No	Migrant Education Services
Reading	50	55	54	43	61	18	56
Mathematics	63	67	62	53	75	17	70

Local Assessment
Data reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district standard.

Grade
Level

Reading

Writing