School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2007-08

Published During 2008-09

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 on the SARC Web page 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.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP], test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the school’s contact information.

School		District
School Name	Making Waves Academy	District Name	Contra Costa County Office of Education
Street	2925 Technology Court	Phone Number	1-925-942-3388
City, State, Zip	Richmond, CA 94806	Web Site	www.cocoschools.org
Phone Number	510-262-1511	Superintendent	Joseph Ovick
Principal	Dr. Jeeva Roche-Smith	E-mail Address	jovick@cccoe.k12.us
E-mail Address	jroche@mwacademy.org	CDS Code	07-10074-0114470

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.

In September 2007, Making Waves Academy opened its doors to the first 100-5th grade students. With roots firmly planted in the Richmond community since the inception of the Making Waves Education Program (MWEP) in 1989. Making Waves Academy fulfills the promise of public schools with an engaging, extensively prepared, and culturally relevant curriculum, small classes, and nutritious school lunches. The vision is grounded in our twelve Core Values Respect, Resilience, Community, Integrity, Investment, Peace, Scholarship, Justice, Critical Consciousness, and Self-Determination. The academy is committed to engaging, inspiring students to reach for excellence, and prepare them for high school, the college of their choice and ultimately to opportunities that change lives.

Mission Statement

Honoring and utilizing our rich history and culture, Making Waves Academy will prepare young people to help revitalize and construct healthy, sustainable communities. Through rigorous academic preparation, MWA will ensure that our youth acquire the skills necessary to gain acceptance to and graduate from college preparatory high schools. Ultimately, a quality education will enable Wave-Makers to become productive and contributing members of our community and society.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

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

Making Waves Academy Parents/Guardians

Parents are a key element of our Making Waves Academy. Our staff facilitates monthly parent meetings to provide key information and skills development to help parents more effectively support their students’ high aspirations, advocate for them at school, and manage the issues that come with under preparation and challenging life circumstances. Additionally, our parents also attend student led conferences, holiday celebrations and quarterly activities.

Parent Opportunities

Opportunities for our parents are vast and not limited to our monthly parent meetings which will also include parent educational workshops on bullying, homework, puberty health, etc. Parents can lend their skills to the Academy in a variety of ways.

Ø Supervising students during MWA programs and events.

Ø Preparing food for events.

Ø Assisting in clean up after MWA activities and events.

Ø Xeroxing papers for the Academy.

Ø Chaperoning field trips, etc.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

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		Grade 8
Grade 1		Ungraded Elementary
Grade 2		Grade 9
Grade 3		Grade 10
Grade 4		Grade 11
Grade 5	100	Grade 12
Grade 6		Ungraded Secondary
Grade 7		Total Enrollment	100

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08)

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	33	White (not Hispanic)
American Indian or Alaska Native		Multiple or No Response	1
Asian	4	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Filipino	1	English Learners	38
Hispanic or Latino	58	Students with Disabilities	7
Pacific Islander	3	n/a	n/a

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

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

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-3

3-4

4-8

Other

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)

This table displays, by subject area, the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Subject

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of Classrooms

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of Classrooms

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of Classrooms

1-22

23-32

33+

1-22

23-32

33+

1-22

23-32

33+

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Science

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

School Climate – School Safety Plan (School Year 2007 – 08)

The MWA School Emergency Response Plan (dated August 21, 2007) meets the requirements of the State of California and the County of Contra Costa. This plan identifies MWA responsibilities associated with natural disaster, human caused emergencies and technological incidents. It includes:

· Emergency maps, contacts, supplies

· Evacuation procedures

· Lock-Down Plan

· Duck, Cover and Hold Plan

· Fire Plan

· Shelter-In-Place Plan

Campus:

· The campus is surrounded by a fence and the Academy office controls the electric pedestrian and vehicle gates.

· Visitors sign in at the office and wear a visitor an identification badge while on campus.

· Students are supervised before school, during recesses and lunch breaks.

Classroom:

· Evacuation routes are posted in all classrooms and offices.

· Each classroom has a first aid kit.

Staff:

· The Academy has 2 (two) fulltime security personnel.

· 100% of our staff has first aid and CPR certification.

Additionally:

· Fire drills are held monthly.

· Student emergency cards are completed annually.

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
Rate	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions			5			447
Expulsions			0

IV. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvement (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms based on the most recent data available, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

Making Waves Academy’s grounds, building and restroom are all in excellent condition. The school participates in regular inspection and maintenance of the facilities

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Item Inspected	Good	Fair	Poor	Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Gas Leaks	x			No repairs needed or planned
Mechanical Systems	x			No repairs needed or planned
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	x			No repairs needed or planned
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	x			No repairs needed or planned
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	x			No repairs needed or planned
Structural Damage	x			No repairs needed or planned
Fire Safety	x			No repairs needed or planned
Electrical (interior and exterior)	x			No repairs needed or planned
Pest/Vermin Infestation	x			No repairs needed or planned
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	x			No repairs needed or planned
Restrooms	x			No repairs needed or planned
Sewer	x			No repairs needed or planned
Playground/School Grounds	x			No repairs needed or planned
Roofs	x			No repairs needed or planned
Overall Cleanliness	x			Excellent

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
Item Inspected	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	x

V. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Teachers	School			District
Teachers	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08		2007-08
With Full Credential			4		76
Without Full Credential			5		28
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence					n/a

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners
Total Teacher Misassignments
Vacant Teacher Positions		0	0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Location of Classes	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	55.6	44.4
All Schools in District	63.4	36.6
High-Poverty Schools in District
Low-Poverty Schools in District	58.1	41.9

VI. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)		n/a
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)		n/a
Psychologist		n/a
Social Worker		n/a
Nurse		n/a
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist		n/a
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)		n/a
Other		n/a

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area	Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials	Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	Write Source	0
Mathematics	Saxton Math	0
Science	Foss Science Materials	0
History-Social Science	Harcourt-Early United States	0
Foreign Language	TCR / Prentence Hall- Juntos Uno	0
Health	California Healthy Kids Resources	0
Visual and Performing Arts	N/A
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)

VIII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Level

Total

Expenditures

Per Pupil

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Supplemental)

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Basic)

Average

Teacher

Salary

Making Waves Academy was not operational during the 2006-07 school Year

School Site

District

n/a

Percent Difference – School Site and District

n/a

State

n/a

$5300

Percent Difference – School Site and State

n/a

To be provided by LEA

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are provided at the school through either categorical funds or other sources.

Federal Title1 Low Income Services, Federal and California Meal. Reimbursements, California Arts and Music Grant

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary		$38,937
Mid-Range Teacher Salary		$61,080
Highest Teacher Salary		$76,443
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)		$99,694
Average Principal Salary (Middle)		$103,687
Average Principal Salary (High)		$112,983
Superintendent Salary		$195,054
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries		40.1%
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries		5.4%

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CST Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
Subject	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts			25			27			46
Mathematics			22			28			43
Science			30			16			46
History-Social Science						4			36

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Group	English- Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History- Social Science
African American	25	12	22
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	24	24	31
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male	27	29	39
Female	23	15	21
Economically Disadvantaged	27	30	33
English Learners	16	18	16
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

California High School Exit Examination

The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade 10 results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level in English-language arts and mathematics.

Subject	School			District			State
Subject	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts
Mathematics

CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in English-language arts and mathematics for the most recent testing period.

Group	English-Language Arts			Mathematics
Group	Not Proficient	Proficient	Advanced	Not Proficient	Proficient	Advanced
All Students
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male
Female
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found at the Physical Fitness Testing Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5	9%
7
9

X. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide
Similar Schools

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

Group	Actual API Change			Growth API Score
Group	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School

Student Enrollment

Teachers

School Facilities

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

School Finances

Student Performance

Academic Progress

School Completion

Postsecondary Preparation

School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2007-08

Published During 2008-09

I. Data and Access

II. About This School

III. School Climate

IV. School Facilities

V. Teachers

VI. Support Staff

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

VIII. School Finances

To be provided by LEA Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

California High School Exit Examination

X. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

To be provided by LEA

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)