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

 Address:

 1020 East Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301   

 Phone Number:

 (209) 357-6140   

 Principal:

 Michelle Ellis   

 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

Bellevue School is a K-7 school serving approximately 710 students, kindergarten through seventh grade. The school will expand to include 8^th grade students in the 2006-2007 school year.  Bellevue
school is located in the community of Atwater just off Highway 99.  It is one of eight schools in the Atwater Elementary School District. Many of our students are learning English as Second Language , therefore teaching language and reading well is a high priority. Bellevue prides itself for its high standards of success for all students. When new teachers are hired extensive screening is done to ensure that new staff has the dedication and commitment to provide high quality instruction and character development in a nurturing and caring environment.  

As part of the Atwater Elementary School District, Bellevue School is committed to providing a high quality academic core program in a stable educational environment that promotes each student’s intellectual, ethical, emotional, social and physical growth and that prepares each student to become a productive and responsible citizen.  

The Open Court Reading program (K-6) and Holt (7^th & 8^th) which are balanced, systematic instructional methodologies for teaching reading and are aligned to the California State Standards. GATE opportunities have been provided to all qualified 3-8 grade students.  Students who are identified as needing remediation and additional support in English Language Arts and Math are invited to attend after school academy.  The principal closely monitors implementation of the academic program by reviewing student work, observing teaching practices, analyzing test results, and providing direct feedback to staff, students and parents.

Bellevue School has 33 classrooms, one library, one building for support personnel, a Parent Resource Center, one cafeteria and kitchen facility, and one office complex.  Three (4) custodians clean these facilities and restrooms daily and handle minor repairs.  Sixteen primary classrooms have undergone major remodeling and a new fire alarm and intrusion system were installed.  Bellevue School received expensive modernization in the intermediate classrooms (4^th-6^th grades), the school office, and in bathrooms in order to be ADA compliant, during the summer of 2005.  At this time a school-wide expansion project brought an additional kindergarten building (which houses four classrooms), a new library, and six middle school classrooms were added. In addition, the roof to wing 4 of the primary classrooms will be repaired, as well as replacing the flooring in the cafeteria.  A second project – re-figuring the school parking lot, also completed in August of 2005, ensures a safer driveway, parking areas and bus loading zones for students, parents and staff. These projects ensure the school provides safe, clean and adequate facilities. 

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 Mechanical Systems

X

MOST CHANGED REMODELED

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

X

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

X

 Structural Damage

X

 SOFFIT REPAIRS 2008-2009

 Fire Safety

X

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

X

 Restrooms

X

 RESTROOM UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Sewer

X

 Playground/School Grounds

X

TRUF RENOVATION NEEDED 2008-2009

 Other - Roofing

X

ROOFING NEEDED 2008-2009 

School

District

 School Name

 Bellevue Elementary

 District Name

 Atwater Elementary

 Street

 1020 East Bellevue Rd.

 Phone Number

 (209) 357-6100

 City, State, Zip

 Atwater, CA    95301

 Web Site

 http://bellevue@aesd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

 (209) 357-6140

 Superintendent

 Melinda Hennes

 Principal

 Michelle Ellis

 E-mail Address

 mhennes@aesd.edu

 E-mail Address

 Mellis@aesd.edu

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Bellevue School is a K-7 school serving approximately 710 students, kindergarten through seventh grade. The school will expand to include 8^th grade students in the 2006-2007 school year.  Bellevue
school is located in the community of Atwater just off Highway 99.  It is one of eight schools in the Atwater Elementary School District. Many of our students are learning English as Second Language , therefore teaching language and reading well is a high priority. Bellevue prides itself for its high standards of success for all students. When new teachers are hired extensive screening is done to ensure that new staff has the dedication and commitment to provide high quality instruction and character development in a nurturing and caring environment.  

As part of the Atwater Elementary School District, Bellevue School is committed to providing a high quality academic core program in a stable educational environment that promotes each student’s intellectual, ethical, emotional, social and physical growth and that prepares each student to become a productive and responsible citizen.  

The Open Court Reading program (K-6) and Holt (7^th & 8^th) which are balanced, systematic instructional methodologies for teaching reading and are aligned to the California State Standards. GATE opportunities have been provided to all qualified 3-8 grade students.  Students who are identified as needing remediation and additional support in English Language Arts and Math are invited to attend after school academy.  The principal closely monitors implementation of the academic program by reviewing student work, observing teaching practices, analyzing test results, and providing direct feedback to staff, students and parents.

There are many opportunities for parent involvement at Bellevue School.  Our School Site Council, which includes membership of staff and parents oversees and develops the school site plan.  The English Advisory Council provides non-English speaking parents a format for input and participation.  Other committees with parent membership include:  Safety Committee and the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).  The PTO is active in supporting the school with fundraising for books, student rewards, the student store, and facility projects.  Approximately 30 parents volunteer regularly at the school in classrooms, library or organized events. 
 

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

103 

 Grade 1

97 

 Grade 2

96 

 Grade 3

85 

 Grade 4

84 

 Grade 5

93 

 Grade 6

74 

 Grade 7

77 

 Total Enrollment

709 

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

4.2 

 White (not Hispanic)

13.5 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.0 

 Multiple or No Response

0.1 

 Asian

4.9 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

76.4 

 Filipino

0.4 

 English Learners

54.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

76.7 

 Students with Disabilities

11.0 

 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

 21.0

 4

 1

 21.2

 4

 1

 20.6

 3

 2

 1

 19.2

 5

 18.8

 5

 19.4

 4

 1

 2

 18.8

 5

 19.0

 5

 19.0

 5

 3

 19.4

 4

 1

 20.0

 4

 19.8

 4

 4

 27.3

 3

 29.0

 3

 20.3

 1

 2

 5

 30.0

 3

 24.3

 3

 27.7

 3

 6

 30.3

 4

 28.8

 4

 23.0

 4

 K-3

 3-4

 4-8

 28.0

 1

 26.0

 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%

School safety training in conducted with all staff on an annual basis.  Monthly fire drills are conducted school-wide.  The school-wide lock down/”intruder” drill was held in February 2006 and the earthquake drill was held in January 2006.

The School Safety Plan is revised annually with input from staff, parents, the School Resource Officer, and district office administration. The Safety Plan has been developed to help provide the students at Bellevue School an experience which focuses on success in both academic and social settings, and which provides and environment which is safe and emotionally and socially comfortable.

• All students and staff members are provided with a safe teaching and learning environment.
• All students are safe and secure while at school, when traveling to and from school, and when traveling to and from school related activities.
• District programs and approved community resources are made available to students and parents.
• Schools provide the educational environment where students, parents, staff, and community members shall effectively communicate in a manner that is respectful to all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds

Emphasis is placed on identifying safety hazards and correcting them promptly.  Inspections of all school facilities occur monthly.

Bellevue School supports a positive learning environment and recognizes students for their best efforts.  Many interventions are provided to support student learning.  Some are: Youth Court, the EXCEL After-School Program, and After-School Tutoring Academies.  A school Intervention Counselor is employed part-time for small group and individual counseling.  Bellevue School is a “uniform” school, requiring students to wear school uniforms/clothing that is navy, white, and/or khaki colors.  This is a powerful practice that enhances safety and school climate, which is supported strongly by parents.

Our discipline plan was developed by teachers, the School Site Council, and school administration. Positive recognition is provided with the Bobcat Superstar Program and Bobcat Pride assemblies.  Students are held accountable for their misbehavior with use of detention and suspension, as appropriate. Monitoring and guidance by staff is always utilized first before punitive consequences are used. The Student Handbook outlines expectations, school rules and policies, and expected behavior.

Seven campus supervisors assist the staff with playground, recess and cafeteria supervision.  

The goal of Bellevue School staff is to provide students with opportunities to learn self discipline through a system of positive reinforcement. Academic and appropriate behavior recognition are provided to students who are awarded certificates and participate in many other programs. These include:
 

• Bobcat Superstars
• Awards Assemblies
• Winter Musical Program
• Classroom Rewards
• School Sports
• Student Council
• Attendance Awards
• Incentives (field trips, free dress days, etc)
• Accelerated Reader Dog Tags
• Writing Festival
• Red Ribbon Week
• Speech Festival

 Rate

 School

 District

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

.14

.23

.17

.19

.20

.21

 Expulsions

.003

.001

.001

.003

.005

.004

Bellevue School has 33 classrooms, one library, one building for support personnel, a Parent Resource Center, one cafeteria and kitchen facility, and one office complex.  Three and one-half (3.5) custodians clean these facilities and restrooms daily and handle minor repairs.  Sixteen primary classrooms have undergone major remodeling and a new fire alarm and intrusion system were installed.  Bellevue School received expensive modernization in the intermediate classrooms (4^th-6^th grades), the school office, and in bathrooms in order to be ADA compliant, during the summer of 2005.  At this time a school-wide expansion project brought an additional kindergarten building (which houses four classrooms), a new library, and six middle school classrooms were added. In addition, the roof to wing 4 of the primary classrooms will be repaired, as well as replacing the flooring in the cafeteria.  A second project – re-figuring the school parking lot, also completed in August of 2005, ensures a safer driveway, parking areas and bus loading zones for students, parents and staff. These projects ensure the school provides safe, clean and adequate facilities. 

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 Mechanical Systems

X

MOST CHANGED REMODELED

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

X

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

X

 Structural Damage

X

 SOFFIT REPAIRS 2008-2009

 Fire Safety

X

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

X

 Restrooms

X

 RESTROOM UP GRADE 2008-2009

 Sewer

X

 Playground/School Grounds

X

TURF RENOVATION NEEDED 2008-2009

 Other - Roofing

X

ROOFING NEEDED 2008-2009 

 Teachers

 School

 District

   2003-04