Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

 

For Lighthouse Community Charter School   

 

 Address:

 345 12th St., Oakland CA 94607-   

 Phone Number:

 (510) 271-8801   

 Principal:

 Stephen Sexton

 Grade Span:

 K-8   

 

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 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 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

Narrative to be provided by LEA

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 

 Enrollment 

 Number of Students

314    

 African American   

8.6 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

0.0 % 

 Asian   

9.9 % 

 Filipino   

0.3 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

69.1 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.0 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

2.2 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

9.9 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

79.5 % 

 English Learners   

73.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

4.0 % 

 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 

 Teachers 

 Teachers With Full Credential   

16 

 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

Narrative to be provided by LEA

 

Repairs Needed

Narrative to be provided by LEA

 

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

Narrative to be provided by LEA



Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 

 
 
 
 Core Curriculum Areas

 Pupils Who Lack
Textbooks and
Instructional
Materials

 Reading/Language Arts

0  %  

 Mathematics

0  %  

 Science

0  %  

 History-Social Science

0  %  

 Foreign Language

0  %  

 Health

0  %  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

0  %  

 

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level

 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)

 School Site         

  $  

 District

  $  

 State 

 $4,743

 

Student Performance
 

 
 
 
 Subject

 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests

 English-Language Arts   

24 

 Mathematics   

21 

 Science   

6 

 History-Social Science   

12 

 

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator

 
 
 
    Result    

 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 664

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 2

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

 In PI

 

School Completion
 

 
 Indicator 

 
 Result 

 Graduation Rate   

    N/A

 

Postsecondary Preparation
 

 
 Measures

 
 Percent 

 Pupils Who Completed a Career 
   Technical Education Program and 
   Earned a High School Diploma   

N/A   

 Graduates Who Completed All Courses 
   Required for University of California 
   and/or California State University 
   Admission   

N/A

 


    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

 

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 California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.


I. About This School

Contact Information
This section provides the school's contact information.

School

District

 School Name

 Lighthouse Community Charter School

 District Name

 Oakland Unified

 Street

 345 12th St.

 Phone Number

 

 City, State, Zip

 Oakland, CA    94607

 Web Site

www.lighthousecharter.org

 Phone Number

510.271.8801

 Superintendent

N/A

 Principal

Stephen Sexton

 E-mail Address

 

 E-mail Address

steve@lighthousecharter.org

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

 Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools, Inc. operates two public charter schools in Oakland, CA, one a K – 8 school and the other a 9 – 12th grade school.  Founded in 2002, serving grades K  and 6, the school has grown from 92 students and 7 full-time staff members to 460 students and 60 staff members in 2006-07. The K – 8 school is in its 5th year of operation and was renewed for five more years of operation in June of 2006.  The 9 – 12th grade school is in its 2nd year of operation.  By fall of 2008, the school will operate at full capacity of about 600 students in grades K  - 12. 

         The mission of Lighthouse is to prepare a diverse, K – 12 student population for college or a career of their choice. In order to achieve our mission, Lighthouse Community Charter School has committed to five priorities in its school design that we believe we will best help us achieve our mission:

·       Ensure High Expectations for All Students

·       Implement a Rigorous Curriculum

·       Serve The Whole Child

·       Involve Families

·       Foster a Professional Learning Community

As we look ahead into the next five years of operation, the school must accomplish several overarching goals in order to remain a viable and successful school of choice in Oakland.  The school must:

·       Attain our mission to prepare our students for college or a career of their choice

·       Be renewed in 2010 for the High school charter and 2011 for the K – 8 charter

·       Meet state and federal student achievement targets

·       Exit the K – 8 school out of Program Improvement Status

·       Attract families and maintain robust waiting lists

·       Attract and retain highly qualified and committed faculty and staff

·       Maintain a positive fund balance

·       Finance and move into a permanent facility

During the charter renewal process for the K – 8 school, the Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools Board of Directors with the three School Directors, devised several strategic goals to ensure we meet the marks above. The following document is an articulation of those goals along with the strategy for how to attain them. Each individual goal that we have set for the school has its own action steps, budget and staffing implications, and assessment tools.  The action steps listed are framed in “the ideal.”  As the school creates its annual budget, fiscal realities will dictate if all action steps can be taken.

The strategic plan is divided into distinct sections that align with our mission.  The first four sections directly link to the priorities in our school design. And, because the school is also a business that must stay financially and operational viable, the last two sections of the strategic plan are focused on finances and long-term facility strategies.  The six sections of the strategic plan are:

·       Rigorous Curriculum & High Expectations for all students

·       Serving the Whole Child

·       The Professional Learning Community

·       Family Involvement

·       Fundraising and Finance

·       Long-term Facility


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

 Family involvement is a vital aspect of achieving the Lighthouse mission.  We know from research and experience that when parents are involved in their child’s education, the student has a stronger chance of achieving academic outcomes.  In addition, a strong sense of communication, partnership, and community can be achieved through involving families. 

 

Since opening in 2002, LCCS has involved families in several ways.  Parents are required to attend three meetings each year to set goals with their child and teacher and monitor progress.  Parents are also required to attend two Expos of Student Work annually.  Optional events for parents include annual celebrations and involvement or volunteering at events or in the classroom.  Teachers have also established creative ways to involve families.  From monthly potlucks to open classrooms to home visits, trust and accountability are built into these activities.  At Lighthouse, there is a sense amongst faculty and staff that lines of communication must be kept open with family members at all times. 

 

Parents are involved in the governance of our school through the Lighthouse Parent Advisory Committee (LPAC).  Parent representatives bring concerns, ideas, and energy to a school-wide body.  With the support of a School Director, LPAC problem-solves, plans events, and sets goals for itself.  In the fall of 2006, the first-ever LPAC retreat was held.  LPAC representatives analyzed its efficacy and set goals for the future, which are represented below. 

 

Authentically involving families poses many challenges.  Time is a challenge for both parents and school staff.   Scheduling mandatory events well in advance and establishing clear lines of communication about expectations is vital.  In addition, communication – written and oral – is a challenge with the high numbers of families speaking languages other than English.  LCCS has been effective in getting all materials and meetings translated into Spanish, but Cantonese translation needs pose more of a challenge.  We must outsource Cantonese translation which can be costly. 

 


Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

40 

 Grade 8

53 

 Grade 1

40 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Grade 2

40 

 Grade 9

0 

 Grade 3

40 

 Grade 10

0 

 Grade 4

0 

 Grade 11

0 

 Grade 5

0 

 Grade 12

0 

 Grade 6

49 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 7

52 

 Total Enrollment

314 


Student Enrollment by Group
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

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

8.6 

 White (not Hispanic)

2.2 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.0 

 Multiple or No Response

9.9 

 Asian

9.9 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

79.5 

 Filipino

0.3 

 English Learners

73.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

69.1 

 Students with Disabilities

4.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.0 

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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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 Avg.
Class
Size

Number of
Classrooms

 1-20