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

 Address:

 1761 Grove Ave., Atwater CA 95301-3537   

 Phone Number:

 (209) 357-6112   

 Principal:

 Mary Avila   

 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

Mitchell K-6 Elementary School is located in the community of Atwater, just off Highway 99. The school is in Merced County which is located in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley of Central California.  It is one of eight schools in the Atwater Elementary School District and serves approximately 560 students in grades kindergarten through six.

Mitchell K-6 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.  

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.

School

District

 School Name

 Mitchell Elementary

 District Name

 Atwater Elementary

 Street

 1761 Grove Ave.

 Phone Number

  (209) 357-6100

 City, State, Zip

 Atwater, CA    95301-3537

 Web Site

 http://www.aesd.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

  (209) 357-6112

 Superintendent

 Melinda Hennes

 Principal

 Mary Avila

 E-mail Address

 mhennes@aesd.edu

 E-mail Address

 Mavila@aesd.edu

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Mitchell K-6 Elementary School is located in the community of Atwater, just off Highway 99.  The school is in Merced County which is located in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley of Central California. It is one of eight schools in the Atwater Elementary School District and serves approximately 560 students in grades kindergarten through six.

Mitchell K-6 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.  Students are preparing to become productive and responsible citizens.    There is a high degree of cooperation and collaboration among the staff as they work together to help all students reach their potential.  The quality educational program is continually monitored and improved.  Teachers grow professionally through collaboration, reflecting on their practice and sharing areas of expertise.  Primary students receive the support of the State sponsored Reading First program, employing a full time reading coach to work with teachers to improve practice.

Our mission is to provide a learning environment that is positive, safe and challenging, extending from students to community.  All students will develop critical thinking and decision making skills leading to self reliant, productive citizens of the future.

There are many opportunities for parent involvement at Mitchell K-6 School.  Input and feedback from parents is always valued and welcomed.

*School Site Council, consisting of parents and staff in equal numbers oversees and develops the school site plan.  This plan determines how are Federal and State categorical funds are used.  The council meets 4-5 times annually.

*The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is very active.  Fundraising activities support student rewards, library books and numerous student activities. PTO also sponsors monthly skating nights and perfect attendance honors.

*ELAC, the English Language Advisory Council consists of parents whose students are learning English as a second language.  Meetings are held 3 times per year.  Topics include ELL student programs, student progress and areas of interest to the council.

*Classroom volunteers are welcomed by many teachers. Numerous parents volunteer on a regular basis.  Parents are invited to attend monthly recognition assemblies and other annual events.

According to previous parent surveys, 96 percent of our parents feel welcome when they come to school and 89 percent say they are very satisfied with the school.

 Grade Level

 Number of Students

 Kindergarten

60 

 Grade 1

68 

 Grade 2

77 

 Grade 3

83 

 Grade 4

87 

 Grade 5

90 

 Grade 6

97 

 Total Enrollment

562 

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 Group

 Percent of
Total Enrollment

 African American

4.8 

 White (not Hispanic)

18.7 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

0.2 

 Multiple or No Response

0.0 

 Asian

9.6 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

71.2 

 Filipino

0.2 

 English Learners

47.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

66.5 

 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

 19.8

 4

 20.0

 3

 1

 20.0

 4

 20.0

 3

 21.3

 1

 2

 2

 19.8

 4

 20.8

 4

 1

 17.6

 5

 3

 19.5

 4

 19.0

 4

 20.8

 3

 1

 4

 26.0

 3

 24.0

 2

 27.0

 3

 5

 29.0

 2

 25.3

 3

 26.7

 3

 6

 30.0

 2

 30.0

 2

 30.0

 3

 K-3

 3-4

 4-8

 17.7

 2

 1

 29.0

 1

 23.0

 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%

Mitchell K-6 has a comprehensive safety plan that was developed by staff, parents and community agencies to help insure the safety of all students and staff in the event of an emergency.  This plan is updated annually and regular drills are conducted for fire, intruder and earthquakes.  The drills and procedures are practiced and rehearsed so that all students respond quickly and safely.  Campus Supervision is provided by classroom teachers, campus supervisors, assistants and principal.  All visitors are required to sign in at the office before entering the campus.  

School Discipline Practices
This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.

Learning occurs in a safe, disciplined and positive environment.  To achieve this, a set of expectations for student behavior, absences, tardiness and dress code have been established.

These expectations are outlined in the student handbook.  The handbook is distributed at the beginning of each school year and to new students at enrollment.  Mitchell K-6 school sponsors numerous recognition activities which acknowledge and encourage desirable student behavior.  Some include:

*Student of the Week live broadcasts on campus and Cheetah Champ honors tickets

*Student of the Month at “Cheetah Pride” assemblies (parents invited).  These assemblies include Perfect Attendance and Accelerated Reader recognition

*Trimester Cheetah Reward assemblies and School Carnival

*Other rewards and recognitions which may vary from year to year

 Rate

 School

 District

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

.08

.04

.07

.19

.20

.21

 Expulsions

0

0

.003

.003

.005

.004

Mitchell K-6 underwent a modernization project in 1999.  Classrooms received new interior and exterior facilities.  The library was renovated and expanded by 25 percent so that more books and workstations could be added.  New playground equipment has also been installed to replace obsolete or dangerous equipment.    

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 Mechanical Systems

X

REPLACE SOME UNITS 2009-2010

 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

 Other – Roofing

X

NEED ROOFING2009-2010

 Teachers

 School

 District

   2003-04  

   2004-05  

   2005-06  

   2005-06  

 With Full Credential

 27

 27

 27

 223

 Without Full Credential

 0

 0

 0

 4

 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence

0