Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06
For Aileen Colburn Elementary School   

 Address:

 2201 Heller St., Atwater CA 95301-

 Phone Number:

 (209) 357-6136   

 Principal:

 Dr. James A. Rice  

 Grade Span:

 K-6   

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

Aileen Colburn is a K-6 school serving approximately 435 students.  Aileen Colburn is a non-busing school and maintains a warm community climate.  In addition to our 20 regular education classrooms, we maintain the Cougar Learning Center which provides support for full inclusion of special education students into the regular education classrooms.  The Learning Center also provides low-performing students with in-class instruction, small group instruction, individual and/or group pull-out as needed based on an individual student by student needs assessment in the areas of Reading and/or Math.  The special education teacher, resource teacher and speech teacher work with all students including students not already identified as eligible for special education or speech services.  REACH, Language!, Rewards, and Accelerated Math are used help students improve in Reading and Math.  In addition, specialists share expertise, including sharing of students on various caseloads, providing materials, and assisting with modifications and accommodations for all children by collaborating with all classroom teachers around curriculum-embedded assessments and individual student needs.

Special Day Class support is a flexible model of shared resources, both materials and personnel.  A full continuum of support services are provided by specialists for not less that 51% of the day, including collaboration, co-teaching, in-class instruction within the general education classroom with individual and/or group pull-out in the Learning Center.

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Repairs Needed/Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

School

District

 School Name

 Aileen Colburn Elementary

 District Name

 Atwater Elementary

 Street

 2201 Heller St.

 Phone Number

 (209) 357-6100

 City, State, Zip

 Atwater, CA    95301

 Web Site

  http://www.aesd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

 (209) 357-6136

 Superintendent

 Melinda Hennes

 Principal

 Dr. James A. Rice

 E-mail Address

 mhennes@aesd.edu

 E-mail Address

 Jrice@aesd.edu

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Aileen Colburn is a K-6 school serving approximately 435 students.  Aileen Colburn is a non-busing school and maintains a warm community climate.  In addition to our 20 regular education classrooms, we maintain the Cougar Learning Center which provides support for full inclusion of special education students into the regular education classrooms.  The Learning Center also provides low-performing students with in-class instruction, small group instruction, individual and/or group pull-out as needed based on an individual student by student needs assessment in the areas of Reading and/or Math.  The special education teacher, resource teacher and speech teacher work with all students including students not already identified as eligible for special education or speech services.  REACH, Language!, Rewards, and Accelerated Math are used help students improve in Reading and Math.  In addition, specialists share expertise, including sharing of students on various caseloads, providing materials, and assisting with modifications and accommodations for all children by collaborating with all classroom teachers around curriculum-embedded assessments and individual student needs.

Special Day Class support is a flexible model of shared resources, both materials and personnel.  A full continuum of support services are provided by specialists for not less that 51% of the day, including collaboration, co-teaching, in-class instruction within the general education classroom with individual and/or group pull-out in the Learning Center.

Mission Statement

Aileen Colburn is an exemplary learning community.  To maintain future development and growth, the school must have a clear sense of the goals it is trying to accomplish and be dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational program for all stakeholders.  In order to transform these ideals into reality Aileen Colburn School will focus on climate, curriculum, students, personnel, and community partnerships:

Climate

·         The climate provides a well-maintained, healthy, nurturing environment that is emotionally and physically safe as well as supportive for all members of the community.

·         Everyone within the learning community treats one another with respect and consideration.

·         Individual effort and achievement is recognized and celebrated.

Curriculum

·         The curriculum reflects a balanced, spiraled academic standards based program.

·         Instructional practices reflect research-based strategies to meet the diverse needs of all students including targeted intervention programs.

·         Academic progress is regularly monitored through informal teacher observation, curriculum assessments, and norm-referenced standardized tests.

Students

·         Aileen Colburn produces responsible, productive students capable of adapting to a changing, diverse world.

·         Students take ownership of their learning by setting academic goals and monitoring their progress.

Personnel

·         The staff is committed to the school’s vision statement and values.

·         The staff works as a collaborative and dedicated professional learning community.

·         The staff is open and committed to professional development.

Community Partnerships

·         The school encourages and provides opportunities that actively involve family and community members.

·         Parental educational opportunities are available to enhance both academic successes for students and parental growth.

·         Parents and staff communicate in order to provide meaningful information that is timely and accurate.

These ideals are committed to opening the doors of ownership to ensure academic success for every child.   

At Aileen Colburn we have a very active and involved parent/teacher organization that sponsors several events throughout the year.  In addition, we have an English Language Learner committee, and a School Site Council that are also very involved with the School Site plan. 

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

77 

 Grade 1

58 

 Grade 2

63 

 Grade 3

68 

 Grade 4

56 

 Grade 5

54 

 Grade 6

58 

 Total Enrollment

434 

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

3.9 

 White (not Hispanic)

15.9 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.2 

 Multiple or No Response

0.0 

 Asian

4.4 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

77.0 

 Filipino

0.0 

 English Learners

55.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

75.6 

 Students with Disabilities

13.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.0 

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 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

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 1-20

 21-32

 33+

 K

 20.0

 3

 20.0

 3

 20.0

 3

 1

 19.3

 3

 19.7

 3

 19.3

 3

 2

 18.0

 2

 18.3

 3

 14.0

 4

 3

 20.0

 3

 17.8

 4

 17.0

 4

 4

 34.5

 1

 1

 27.0

 2

 28.0

 2

 5

 29.0

 2

 22.0

 1

 2

 27.3

 3

 6

 30.5

 2

 29.0

 2

 30.0

 1

 K-3

 18.5

 2

 3-4

 4-8

 24.5

 2

 11.0

 1

 Other

 Grade Level

 Percent of Students Participating

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 K

 100%

 100%

 100%

 1

 100%

 100%

 100%

 2

 100%

 100%

 100%

 3

 100%

 100%

 100%

Aileen Colburn School has a comprehensive School Safety Plan that provides a framework for disaster response, emergency procedures, school discipline and safety.  

As part of our belief that successful students demonstrate higher self-esteem, all our students receive continuous assistance in the core subject areas from our Cougar Learning Center.  In addition, we have implemented the “Character Counts” program that assists students in developing trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.  This program is an integral part of our overall program at Aileen Colburn, and is infused in our comprehensive discipline plan.    

 Rate

 School

 District

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

.13

.17

.14

.19

.20

.21

 Expulsions

0

.004

0

.003

.005

.004

Under present Atwater Elementary School District practices, the maximum enrollment for Aileen Colburn is 520 students in kindergarten through sixth grade.  These students are provided a safe, orderly environment in which to learn.  School facilities are adequate and safe.  In order to achieve this environment, the school provides consistent student supervision, which is provided by classroom teachers, instructional assistant, campus supervisors, the principal, and other school personnel.  The playground equipment is inspected monthly by the custodian.  The custodian, supported by the maintenance personnel of the District, makes needed repairs and improvements to the school buildings, grounds and equipment.  Aileen Colburn School is clean and inviting and the school is in good condition.  The Atwater Fire Department provides regular inspections of the facilities for hazards, as do other public and private agencies.  Aileen Colburn has regular emergency drills, rewards for positive behavior, and consequences for negative behavior.  The school also has a written dress code for students.  The Aileen Colburn Safety Committee meets regularly to discuss safety concerns.  The safety committee is looking at ways to improve the safety of the parking lot area and school security.  

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

Repair Needed and Action
Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 Mechanical Systems

X

MOST CHANGED REMODEL

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

X

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

X

ASBESTOS REPAIR 2006

 Structural Damage

X

SOFFIT REPAIRS2008-2009

 Fire Safety

X

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

X

 Restrooms

X

 Sewer

X

 Playgro