School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2007-08
Monte Gardens Elementary School
Address:	3841 Larkspur Dr. , Concord CA 94519-1152	Phone:	925-685-3834
Principal:	Patt  Hoellwarth	Grade Span:	K  - 5

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2007-08 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2006-07 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

Diablo Basics at Monte Gardens is an alternative education program - a school of choice - which is open to students throughout the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Parents, students, teachers and the administrator have made a commitment to work together to hold constant a clearly stated vision that all students are expected to do well, that parents are to be involved in their child's education, and students are taught to be organized in the management and preparation of their school work. Parents confirm their commitment to support the program by signing a Parent Support Agreement.

TENETS OF THE DIABLO BASICS PROGRAM include these HIGHLIGHTS

· Maintain an orderly learning environment supporting the rights and safety of all students and adults.

· Provide consistent curriculum, within and between grade levels, based on district standards and benchmarks.

· Provide nightly homework to extend students' learning beyond the classroom.

· Provide ongoing communication between school and home to enhance cooperation.

· Develop students’ study habits to work independently and complete assigned work.

Student Enrollment

Group	Percent
African American	3.92  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.02  %
Asian	9.56  %
Filipino	4.27  %
Hispanic or Latino	19.8  %
Pacific Islander	0.34  %
White (not Hispanic)	61.09  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	12  %
English Learners	7  %
Students with Disabilities	7  %

Total Number of students

586

Teachers

Indicator	Teachers
Teachers with full credential	28
Teachers without full credential	1
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	0

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Site inspection revealed that the site enjoyed a generally high level of facility repair.

Repairs Needed

A minor restroom lighting problem and a low water pressure problem were identified and have been satisfactorily remedied.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

During the summer of 2007, the site underwent a comprehensive modernization and construction of new classrooms. The entire turf area was renovated/replaced during 2008.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas	Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	0.0%
Mathematics	0.0%
Science	0.0%
History-Social Science	0.0%
Visual and Performing Arts	0.0%

School Finances

Level	Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site	$3,602.18
District	$3,943.71
State	$5,300

Student Performance

Subject	Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts	72%
Mathematics	72%
Science	62%
History-Social Science

Academic Progress

Indicator	Result
2008 Growth API Score (from 2008 Growth API Report)	875
Statewide Rank (from 2007 Base API Report)	9
2008-09 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)

2007-08 School Accountability Report Card Report (SARC)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the schools contact information.

School		District
School Name	Monte Gardens Elementary	District Name	Mt. Diablo Unified
Street	3841 Larkspur Dr.	Phone Number	925-682-8000
City, State, Zip	Concord  , CA 94519-1152	Web Site	www.mdusd.k12.ca.us
Phone Number	925-685-3834	Superintendent	Gary  McHenry
Principal	Patt  Hoellwarth	E-mail Address	bergs@mdusd.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address	hoellwarthp@mdusd.k12.ca.us	CDS Code	07-61754-6004162

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs.

Diablo Basics at Monte Gardens is an alternative education program - a school of choice - which is open to students throughout the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Parents, students, teachers and the administrator have made a commitment to work together to hold constant a clearly stated vision that all students are expected to do well, that parents are to be involved in their child's education, and students are taught to be organized in the management and preparation of their school work. Parents confirm their commitment to support the program by signing a Parent Support Agreement.

Monte Gardens’ mission is to develop responsible and well-prepared students by maintaining high academic and behavioral standards in a safe environment where parents and teachers work together and instill a love of learning.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Parent Support and Volunteerism

Parent support begins at home, where parents oversee homework and provide opportunities for students to be academically and socially successful. Parents are to be actively involved in all facets of their child’s education, from the signing of the Parental Agreement of Support to on- or off-site volunteerism. On-site volunteerism may include helping in the classroom, working on a special project, chaperoning students, or participation in a Parents’ Club or school event, program or activity. Volunteering in the classroom is at the discretion of the teacher or principal; volunteering on site is at the discretion of the principal.

Parent Leadership (Site Council/Parents’ Club)

The School Site Council is comprised of five staff members and five parent members, each elected by their respective groups and chaired by the principal. The School Site Council advises the principal on curriculum needs and priorities, as well as maintaining the philosophy and tenets of the alternative program. The Diablo Basics Parents’ Club is the "spirit" of our alternative program. Throughout the school year, parent volunteer opportunities, socials, and fund-raising activities are planned to support the curriculum and maintain facilities and to provide services to the school community.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	95
Ungraded Elementary	0
Total Enrollment	586

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group	Percent of Total Enrollment
African American	3.92  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.02  %
Asian	9.56  %
Filipino	4.27  %
Hispanic or Latino	19.8  %
Pacific Islander	0.34  %
White (not Hispanic)	61.09  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	12  %
English Learners	7  %
Students with Disabilities	7  %

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).

Grade Level	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+
K	30.5		2		30.0		3		31.3		3.0
1	19.0	4			18.5	4			20.0	5.0
2	19.8	4			18.5	6			19.5	6.0
3	19.7	3			19.2	5			18.3	6.0
4	30.0		2		33.0		1	3	32.3		1.0	2.0
5	30.7		3		30.0		3		31.3		2.0	1.0
6
K-3					8.0	1			7.0	1.0
3-4
4-8
Other

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

The Monte Gardens Safety Plan includes the rules, procedures and routines for staff and students to follow on campus. Emergency procedures are included in this plan. Disaster and evacuation drills, which occur on a regular basis, are described in the plan. The school rules and policies are in this plan. Annual goals for increasing the safety of the facilities and for character education of the students are included. Each year the Safety Committee reviews and updates the plan and forwards it to the school site council for approval, prior to sending the plan to the school board for final approval.

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions	1.0	1.9	3.6	10.6	11.4	14.5
Expulsions	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.2

IV. School Facilities

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction. The results of this survey are available through the Maintenance and Operations Department.

District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

Additionally, the District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
	Good	Fair	Poor
Gas Leaks	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Restrooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Roofs	X
Overall Cleanliness	X

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	Good

V. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the DataQuest Web site.

Teachers	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2007-08
With Full Credential	27	26	28	1646
Without Full Credential	2	2	1	138
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0	0	0	N/A

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0	0	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	1	0	0
Vacant Teacher Positions	3	0	0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web site.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	96.4	3.6
All Schools in District	92.5	7.5
High-Poverty Schools in District	83.6	16.4
Low-Poverty Schools in District	93.1	6.9

VI. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)	.70	N/A
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)	.20	N/A
Psychologist	.20	N/A
Social Worker		N/A
Nurse	.20	N/A
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist	1.0	N/A
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)	1.0	N/A
Other	.20	N/A

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Reading/Language Arts

	SBE Adopted 2002/MDUSD Adopted 2003		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	102	102
1	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	100	100
2	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	100	100
3	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	98	98
4	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	94	94
5	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	95	95

0.0%

Mathematics

	SBE Adopted 2001/MDUSD Adopted 2001		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	102	102
1	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	100	100
2	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	100	100
3	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	98	98
4	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	94	94
5	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	95	95

0.0%

Science

	SBE Adopted 2007		# Students	# Books
K	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	102	102
1	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	100	100
2	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	100	100
3	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	98	98
4	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	94	94
5	California Science	Macmillian/ McGraw-Hill	95	95

0.0%

History-Social Science

	SBE Adopted 2005/MDUSD Adopted 2006		# Students	# Books
K	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	102	102
1	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	100	100
2	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	100	100
3	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	98	98
4	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	94	94
5	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	95	95

0.0%

Visual and Performing Arts

			# Students	# Books
2	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	34	40
3	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman
5	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	34	40

LEA Provided

0.0%

VIII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site	$4,241.36	$639.18	$3,602.18	$59,294.50
District	N/A	N/A	$3,943.71	$60400
Percent Difference – School Site and District	N/A	N/A	-8.66%	-1.86%
State	N/A	N/A	$5300	$65008
Percent Difference – School Site and State	N/A	N/A	-27.13%	-9.64%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.

Monte Gardens Elementary School participates in the School Improvement Program and identifies yearly goals for increasing student achievement with the use of school improvement categorical funds. Students in grades three through five are identified for participation in the Gifted and Talented Program using district guidelines. The school offers three and a half days of library services, which enables every child to visit the library once a week and check out at least two books. Special education services at the site include a resource program, which provides support to students in the general education classroom, and two special education classes, which offer a smaller class size for students with individual education plans. Speech services are provided to students with Individual Education Plans. There is a school psychologist, an OT and a school nurse available on site once a week. 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary	$44650	$40721
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	$61647	$65190
Highest Teacher Salary	$79944	$84151
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	$90589	$104476
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	$93671	$108527
Average Principal Salary (High)	$104367	$119210
Superintendent Salary	$184086	$210769
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	40.6 %	39.9 %
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	5.1 %	5.5 %

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page.

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts	73	73	72	50	50	51	42	43	46
Mathematics	76	75	72	46	44	45	40	40	43
Science	48	51	62	39	42	51	35	38	46
History-Social Science				37	36	40	33	33	36

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
	English-Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History-Social Science
African American	71	71	*
American Indian or Alaska Native	*	*	*
Asian	79	82	*
Filipino	71	71	*
Hispanic or Latino	64	61	60
Pacific Islander	*	*
White (not Hispanic)	74	74	61
Male	69	75	71
Female	75	70	56
Economically Disadvantaged	68	59	*
English Learners	58	50	*
Students with Disabilities	40	30	*
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the Physical Fitness Testing Web page.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5	20.0
7	*
9	*

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

X. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page.

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide	9	9	9
Similar Schools	5	5	5

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	6004162
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

Group	Actual API Change			Growth API Score
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School	1	7	-4	875
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	-17	15	23	843
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)	14	2	-14	882
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	means the school did not have a valid 2007 Base API and will not have any growth or target information.
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.