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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 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
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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 10 th graders passed the ELA section of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). 98% of our 10 th graders passed the mathematics section of the CAHSEE.
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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.
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Academic Performance Index (API) District 919 Hopkinson Elementary957 Lee Elementary 953 LAE937 +19 McGaugh Elementary906 Rossmoor Elementary957 Weaver Elementary 987 McAuliffe Middle School938 Oak Middle School924 +13 Los Alamitos High School885 Laurel High School 679
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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 7 th graders proficient or advanced in Writing - 2012
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2012-13 District Priorities We continually focus on Five District Priorities to ensure ongoing improvement.
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1. Increase Academic Excellence for all Students Every student involved in at least one extra-curricular program (video).video Every student completes college entrance requirements, passes at least one AP course, and is proficient on all CSTs.
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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. District Priorities & Strategic Goals
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3. Responsibly Maximize Financial Resources Increase revenue Analyze/monitor expenses Continue IBB Support LAEF
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4. 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.
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5. Modernize, maintain and optimize the use of District facilities Measure K - On Time and On Budget Joint Use Agreements
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We want to enhance Joy in the lives of our students and families…. “One Long, Exciting Field Trip!”Joy
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Violence Prevention & Response Current Practices and Programs Violence Prevention and Response Task Force Members Goals Meetings
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Violence Prevention & Response Recommendations 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 8 th grade schools and classrooms.
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Violence Prevention & Response Recommendations 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
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State of the District Los Alamitos Unified School District February 11, 2013 I ❤ Los Al! 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)
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