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Los Alamitos Unified School District Igniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students!

Los Alamitos Unified School District Igniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students!. State of the District February 11, 2013 Presented by Dr. Sherry Kropp , Superintendent Board of Education: David Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Barke , Meg Cutuli , Karen Russell, Diana Hill.

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Los Alamitos Unified School District Igniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students!

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  1. Los Alamitos UnifiedSchool DistrictIgniting Unlimited Possibilities for Students! State of the District February 11, 2013 Presented by Dr. Sherry Kropp, Superintendent Board of Education: David Boyer, Dr. Jeffrey Barke, Meg Cutuli, Karen Russell, Diana Hill

  2. Los Alamitos Unified School District • Video • We are a top performing District in Orange County and the State. • District Schools received numerous awards in the four As: • Academics • Athletics • Activities • Arts

  3. Recent Accomplishments • 84% of all students are proficient or advanced in English Language Arts on the California Standards Test (CST). • 78% of all students are proficient or advanced in mathematics on the CST. • 97% (#1 in Orange County) of our 10th graders passed the ELA section of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). • 98% of our 10th graders passed the mathematics section of the CAHSEE.

  4. Recent Accomplishments • 85.4% of the graduates enrolled in a college or university following high school (#1 in OC). • More than 69% percent of graduating seniors completed the CSU/UC a-g college entrance requirements (up 11% in three years). • 19 scholar athletes recently signed letters of intent – highest number ever for LAHS! • Marching Band, Jazz Bands, and Choirs earned numerous, prestigious awards throughout the State and the Country.

  5. Academic Performance Index (API) District 919 Hopkinson Elementary 957 Lee Elementary 953 LAE 937 +19 McGaugh Elementary 906 Rossmoor Elementary 957 Weaver Elementary 987 McAuliffe Middle School 938 Oak Middle School 924 +13 Los Alamitos High School 885 Laurel High School 679

  6. Our Goal is 100% Proficiency • Lee – 100% of 2nd graders proficient or advanced in math - 2011 • Weaver – 100% of 4th graders proficient or advanced in math – 2011 • Hopkinson – 100% of 4th graders proficient or advanced in math – 2012 • Oak – 100% of 7th graders proficient or advanced in Writing - 2012

  7. 2012-13 District PrioritiesWe continually focus on Five District Priorities to ensure ongoing improvement.

  8. 1.  Increase Academic Excellence for all Students • Every student involved in at least one extra-curricular program (video). • Every student completes college entrance requirements, passes at least one AP course, and is proficient on all CSTs.

  9. District Priorities & Strategic Goals 2.  Ensure a healthy, safe, and drug-free environment. • Implement Bullying Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Violence Prevention and Response, and Internet Safety Programs. • Support a safe and substance-free Grad Nite.

  10. 3. Responsibly Maximize Financial Resources • Increase revenue • Analyze/monitor expenses • Continue IBB • Support LAEF

  11. Enhance communication processes to engage, inform, and educate all stakeholders. • Provide updates to the community. • Provide two-way communication opportunities.  • Optimize the use of technology. • Attend and be visible at school and community events.

  12. Modernize, maintain and optimize the use of District facilities • Measure K - On Time and On Budget • Joint Use Agreements

  13. We want to enhance Joy in the lives of our students and families….“One Long, Exciting Field Trip!”

  14. Violence Prevention & Response • Current Practices and Programs • Violence Prevention and Response Task Force • Members • Goals • Meetings

  15. Violence Prevention & ResponseRecommendations • Secure a School Resource Officer (contract law enforcement) at LAHS. • Partnership with Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor, and the District • Increase presence of law enforcement in our Preschool through 8th grade schools and classrooms.

  16. Violence Prevention & ResponseRecommendations • Hire a District Safety Consultant • Ensure our Practices and Programs are Exemplary • Complete a Threat Assessment and Make Recommendations • Analyze and Revise School Safety Plans • Analyze and Revise Crisis Response Manual • Coordinate District-wide Training • Coordinate District-wide Safety Drills • Establish Emergency Operations Center • Establish Volunteer Programs

  17. Thank You! • Please complete the survey: • Fencing (what type, how tall, made of what) • Security cameras • Security officers (police, armed security, unarmed security) • Single point of entry • Counseling services (licensed clinical counselors) State of the District Los Alamitos Unified School District February 11, 2013 I ❤ Los Al!

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