School Accountability Report Card    

  Reported for School Year 2004-05  

Published During 2005-06


Notes regarding the source and currency of data:

Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp 


Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available.


More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.


I. General Information


Contact Information

Information about school and district contacts.

School Information

District Information

 School Name

 International School of Monterey

 District Name

 Monterey Peninsula Unified

 Principal

 Chrissie P. Jahn

 Superintendent

 John Lamb

 Street

 1720 Yosemite St.

 Street

 700 Pacific St.

 City, State, Zip

 Seaside, CA    93955

 City, State, Zip

 Monterey, CA    93942-1031

 Phone Number

 (831) 583-2165

 Phone Number

 (831) 645-1200

 FAX Number

 (831) 899-7653

 FAX Number

 (831) 649-4175

 Web Site

 www.ismonterey.org

 Web Site

 www.mpusd.k12.ca.us

 E-mail Address

 info@ismonterey.org

 E-mail Address

 jfernandez@mpusd.k12.ca.us

 CDS Code

 27-66092-6118962

 SARC Contact

 Chrissie P. Jahn (Int'l School of Monterey)


School Description and Mission Statement

Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.

 The International School of Monterey (ISM), located on the picturesque and scenic Monterey Peninsula, provides an exceptional international academic and extracurricular program for children in grades K - 8. First opened in September 2001, ISM has added at least one grade each year, planning to extend through grade 12. The mission, philosophy, and curriculum of the International School of Monterey fulfills for school age children what Monterey represents for adults through its unique higher education institutions and its international and multicultural businesses. The mission of the International School of Monterey is to educate all students toward becoming conscientious, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world by:

  • Creating a strong sense of self-motivation in all students to discover and develop their uniqueness while striving to reach their full potential.
  • Incorporating proven standards and effective practices using a recognized and innovative international curriculum.
  • Generating a multicultural environment that promotes respect, understanding and appreciation of diversity.
  • Building a strong partnership with home and community.
  • Developing the whole child including adaptability, self-confidence, autonomy and creativity.

ISM is a non-profit, co-educational English-language, public charter school.

 


Opportunities for Parental Involvement

Information about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.

 Contact Person Name 

 Ellen Gaucher

 Contact Person Phone Number 

 (831) 583-2165

 We believe in a strong partnership among the faculty, students and parents.  By offering parents the opportunity to be involved in the students' education through regular communication, meetings and participation in school activities, we are able to boast a high percentage of parent involvement. Our Family Association's vision is that all families will participate in activities that enrich the educational experience at ISM; their mission is to build a community of families by: working with school staff to develop motivational and fun events that complement the ISM academic program; and encouraging and coordinating family talent and effort. 


II. Demographic Information


Student Enrollment -- 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

20 

 Grade 9

 Grade 1

20 

 Grade 10

 Grade 2

29 

 Grade 11

 Grade 3

30 

 Grade 12

 Grade 4

24 

 Ungraded Secondary

 Grade 5

21 

 

 

 Grade 6

21 

 Grade 7

24 

 Grade 8

 Ungraded Elementary

 Total Enrollment

189 


Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups

Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number

of

Students

 Percent

of

Students

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number

of

Students

 Percent

of

Students

 African American

2.6 

 Hispanic or Latino

3.7 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.5 

 Asian

22 

11.6 

 White (Not Hispanic)

96 

50.8 

 Filipino

2.1 

 Multiple or No Response

54 

28.6 


III. School Safety and Climate for Learning


School Safety Plan

Information about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.

 Date of Last Review/Update 

 December 2004

 Date Last Discussed with Staff 

 December 2004

The school climate offers a safe, secure, stimulating environment to all its learners. Each student, parent, staff member, and Board of Directors member in our school community has the right to be treated with respect, courtesy, and consideration by all other students, parents, staff, and Board of Directors members.  


Every effort is made to provide for the safety of students through rules and regulations, staff supervision and planning and evaluation.


The Director is responsible for ensuring that the school premises are safe.  This includes the regular inspection of sports equipment and outdoor recreational equipment.

 


School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning Environment

Information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.

 

 

 


Suspensions and Expulsions

Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted 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.

 

 School

 District

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 Number of Suspensions

 

 

 

 

 

 Rate of Suspensions

 

3.7% 

 

 

 

 

 Number of Expulsions

 

 

 

 

 Rate of Expulsions

 

 

 

 


IV. School Facilities


School Facility Conditions -- General Information

Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

 ISM is housed in a former public elementary school, closed by the District in June 2004. It was refurbished in 2003-04 and is ADA compliant.

 

 


School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and Evaluation

Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

 Interim Evaluation Instrument Part

 Facility in

Good Repair

 Deficiency and Remedial Actions

Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

 

 

Mechanical Systems

 

 

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

 

 

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

 

 

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

 

 

 Structural Damage

 

 

 Fire Safety

 

 

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

 

 

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

 

 

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

 

 

 Restrooms

 

 

 Sewer

 

 

 Playground/School Grounds

 

 

 Other

 

 

 


V. Academic Data


Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)

Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 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 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade.


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 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

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 English-Language Arts

 56

 66

 63

 32

 33

 38

 35

 36

 40

 Mathematics

 64

 68

 61

 32

 31

 36

 35

 34

 38

 Science

 

 45

 46

 25

 25

 27

 27

 25

 27

 History-Social Science

 

 

 

 25

 28

 28

 28

 29

 32


CST -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups

Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

 Subject

 African

American

 American

Indian or

Alaska

Native

 Asian

 Filipino

 Hispanic

or Latino

 Pacific

Islander

 White

(not

Hispanic)

 English-Language Arts

 *

 *

 90

 *

 38

 *

 68

 Mathematics

 *

 *

 90

 *

 38

 *

 64

 Science

 *

 *

 *

 *

 *

 *

 55

 History-Social Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CST -- Other Subgroups

Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Subject

   Male  

 Female

 English

Learners

 Economically

Disadvantaged

 Students With

Disabilities

 Migrant

Education

 English-Language Arts

 58

 69

 *

 

 

 

 Mathematics

 58

 64

 *

 

 *

 

 Science

 55

 38

 *

 

 

 

 History-Social Science

 

 

 

 

 

 


Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)

Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported 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. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. 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

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 Reading

 76

 73

 68

 44

 44

 41

 43

 43

 41

 Mathematics

 67

 77

 65

 47

 48

 52

 50

 51

 52


NRT -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups

Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.

Subject

 African

American

 American

Indian or

Alaska

Native

 Asian

 Filipino

 Hispanic

or Latino

 Pacific

Islander

 White

(not

Hispanic)

 Reading

 *

 *

 *

 *

 *

 

 73

 Mathematics

 *

 *

 *

 *

 *

 

 69


NRT -- Other Subgroups

Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.

Subject

   Male  

 Female

 English

Learners

 Economically

Disadvantaged

 Students With

Disabilities

 Migrant

Education

 Reading

 68

 68

 *

 

 

 

 Mathematics

 62

 68

 *

 

 

 


Local Assessment

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

 Grade

Level

 Reading

 Writing

 Mathematics

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


California Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Data reported are the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.


       No data are available for this section


Academic Performance Index (API)


The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.


Growth Targets: The annual growth target for a school is 5 percent of the distance between its API Base and 800. The growth target for a school at or above 800 is to remain at or above 800. Actual growth is the number of API points a school gained between its base and growth years. Schools that reach their annual targets are eligible for awards.


Subgroup APIs and Targets: In addition to a schoolwide API, schools also receive API scores for each numerically significant subgroup in the school (i.e., racial/ethnic subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). Growth targets, equal to 80 percent of the school's target, are also set for each of the subgroups. Each subgroup must also meet its target for the school to be eligible for awards.


Percent Tested: In order to be eligible for awards, elementary and middle schools must test at least 95 percent of their students in grades 2 through 8, and high schools must test at least 90 percent of their students in grades 9 through 11 on STAR assessments.


Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in 10 categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).


Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to schools most like it.


API criteria are subject to change as new legislation is enacted. Detailed information about the API and the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA) can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ or by speaking with the school principal.


API -- Schoolwide

Data reported are API Base and Growth scores, growth targets, statewide and similar schools ranks, and percent tested.

 API Base Data

 API Growth Data

 

 2002

 2003

 2004

 

From

2002

to 2003

From

2003

to 2004

From

2004

to 2005

 Percent Tested

 

 98

 100

 Percent Tested

 98

 100

 100

 API Base Score

 793

 832

 859

 API Growth Score

 824

 858

 844

 Growth Target

 1

 A

 A

 Actual Growth

 31

 26

 -15

 Statewide Rank

 8

 9

 9

 

 Similar Schools Rank

 N/A

 N/A

 N/A


API -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups

Data reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.

 API Base Data

 API Growth Data

 

 2002

 2003

 2004

 

From

2002

to 2003

From

2003

to 2004

From

2004

to 2005

 African American

 African American

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score

 

 

 

 Growth Target

 

 

 

 Actual Growth

 

 

 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score

 

 

 

 Growth Target

 

 

 

 Actual Growth

 

 

 

 Asian

 Asian

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score

 

 

 

 Growth Target

 

 

 

 Actual Growth

 

 

 

 Filipino

 Filipino

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score

 

 

 

 Growth Target

 

 

 

 Actual Growth

 

 

 

 Hispanic or Latino

 Hispanic or Latino

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score

 

 

 

 Growth Target

 

 

 

 Actual Growth

 

 

 

 Pacific Islander

 Pacific Islander

 API Base Score

 

 

 

 API Growth Score