Fremont Union HSD

SARC 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card Published in 2016-17 Monta Vista High School April Scott Principal [email protected] 21840 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA 95014 Grades: 9-12 Phone: (408) 366-7600 www.mvhs.fuhsd.org CDS Code: 43-69468-4334462 Para español, visita: www.fuhsd.org Fremont Union HSD Fremont Union High School District • 589 West Fremont Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • www.fuhsd.org Polly Bove, Superintendent • [email protected] • Phone: (408) 522-2200 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card • Published by School Innovations & Achievement • www.sia-us.com SARC Monta Vista High School 3 FUHSD Organizational Beliefs The Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) hires and supports teachers, staff and school leaders who believe that all students can achieve at high levels and are committed to continuous improvement of their practice to ensure that students do so. We have no illusions about the difficulty and complexity involved in this effort. However, those who choose to work in this district enter a collaborative, interdependent, professional community that will not be satisfied with the status quo. We are committed to both excellence and equity. • Maintaining our excellence requires that we commit to ensuring high levels of learning for all students: learning that is not limited to the knowledge and skills measured on state and national assessments. • Equity requires a commitment to hold high expectations for all students and to vary the allocation of resources (time, money, expertise) to ensure the success of every student. We believe that the effectiveness of individual teachers, collaborative teams and schools as a whole should be defined in terms of their impact on student learning. We believe that effective instruction and well-targeted interventions can narrow the gaps in student achievement associated with socioeconomic, language and racial diversity. We believe that through a collaborative process, every school must define a set of essential learning outcomes and ways to assess progress on those outcomes for every course. School Accountability We expect that teachers teach toward those agreed-upon outcomes, assess progress toward them, and collaborate to take responsibility for the success of all students in reaching them. Report Card We expect schools as a whole to offer targeted supports and interventions as necessary to help all students In accordance with state and federal achieve agreed-upon essential learning outcomes. requirements, the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is put forth annually We believe that every school district employee plays an important role in supporting student learning. by all public schools as a tool for parents We believe that effective schools operate as more than the sum of their parts. We expect every staff member and interested parties to stay informed of to take responsibility for continuous improvement of his or her individual practice and for contributing to the the school’s progress, test scores collective action of the organization as a whole. and achievements. And, finally:We expect district and school leaders to continuously examine our policies and practices in light of these beliefs and commitments and to work with schools to deploy resources and create the conditions under which each school, each staff member and every student will achieve at high levels. School Description Located in the city of Cupertino in the heart of Silicon Valley, Monta Vista High School was built in 1969. It has consistently been ranked as one of the top comprehensive high schools in Santa Clara County, in California and in the nation. Monta Vista currently serves approximately 2,350 students in grades 9-12. Nearly 100 percent of our students graduate, and almost 98 percent will attend college after graduation. Monta Vista has been both a California Distinguished School (2006 and 2012) and a National Blue Ribbon School (2008 and 2014). For the last five years, Monta Vista has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 100 high schools in the nation. Monta Vista High School has a reputation for rigorous academics and an extensive, dynamic elective program. We are proud of the comprehensive education offered to our students, helping them achieve our vision, “Graduates of Monta Vista High School become informed, ethical and active citizens; knowledgeable self- directed workers; discerning participants in the arts; and lifelong learners in the pursuit of personal excellence Board of Trustees who can adapt to the challenges of the future.” Jeff Moe, President Curriculum is aligned to the California State Standards and Monta Vista High School’s Learning Goals. To Bill Wilson, Vice President help all students achieve their academic potential, Monta Vista enriches its comprehensive curricula with 27 Advanced Placement and Honors classes in seven curricular areas, special day classes for our special Barbara Nunes, Clerk education students, sheltered and EL classes for our English learners , AVID (Advancement via Individual Hung Wei, Member Determination), and a wide range of elective choices. We are committed to our belief in “Educating Every Child and Educating the Whole Child.” Roy Rocklin, Member Extracurricular activities abound, with more than 85 student-run clubs. Link Crew involves approximately 150 students “linking” new students to the campus, helping with the transition to high school and focusing on mak- ing high school a positive experience for all students. Monta Vista offers two Challenge Days per year. The Challenge Day program helps bridge communication barriers, increase connectedness and develop appre- ciation with members of the campus. Monta Vista is also part of the Stanford University Challenge Success program, working with similar schools regarding strategies for developing a healthy definition of success, and supporting parents, students and staff in working toward that goal. The strong parental support and outstanding early education provided by the Cupertino Union School Dis- trict provides the foundation for Monta Vista students to achieve at very high levels. Parents provide time and monetary support through PTSA, booster organizations and various volunteer opportunities. We are extremely fortunate to be part of a community that supports education so generously. 4 Enrollment by Grade Enrollment by Student Group The bar graph displays the total number The total enrollment at the school was 2,326 students for the 2015-16 school year. The pie chart displays the of students enrolled in each grade for the percentage of students enrolled in each group. 2015-16 school year. Demographics 2015-16 School Year 2015-16 Enrollment by Grade Hispanic or Latino American Indian 2.5% 9 600 Two or More or Alaska Native Races <1% 10 615 3.7% White 11 532 14.8% Black or 12 575 African-American 0.2% Ungraded secondary 4 Filipino Asian 0.9% 77.8% Socioeconomically English Students with Foster 2.70% 2.80% 4.90% 0.00% disadvantaged learners disabilities youth Class Size Distribution The bar graph displays the three-year data for average class size, and the table displays the three-year data for the number of classrooms by size. The number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this information is Suspensions and reported by subject area rather than grade level. Expulsions Three-Year Data This table shows the school, district, and Average Class Size state suspension and expulsion rates for 13-14 14-15 15-16 the most recent three-year period. Note: Students are only counted one time, regardless of the number of suspensions. 32 Suspension and Expulsion Rates 31 31 31 31 31 31 30 29 26 25 24 Monta Vista HS 13-14 14-15 15-16 Suspension 0.5% 0.5% 0.3% rates Expulsion English language Mathematics Science History/social 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% rates arts science Fremont UHSD 13-14 14-15 15-16 Number of Classrooms by Size Three-Year Data Suspension 2.7% 1.4% 1.5% rates 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Expulsion 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% Number of Students rates Subject 1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+ California English language arts 9 80 3 30 67 1 32 70 2 13-14 14-15 15-16 Suspension 4.4% 3.8% 3.7% Mathematics 5 30 36 5 31 36 5 24 40 rates Expulsion 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% Science 4 16 48 4 48 19 4 51 16 rates History/social science 2 36 18 5 30 21 9 39 14 SARC Monta Vista High School 5 Parental Involvement Parents at Monta Vista High School have multiple venues for involvement. The Monta Vista High School Par- ent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and booster organizations (athletic, music and art) volunteer thou- sands of hours and generously contribute financially. They are integral to the support of students, teachers and coaches, enhancing the programs for our students. Parent advisory groups provide input and review the school goals and annual plans and give feedback to the development of the FUHSD Local Control Account- ability Plan and the school’s Accreditation Action Plan for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). For information on how to get involved, please contact the executive assistant to the principal at (408) 366-7602. Professional Development Teachers use collaborative time provided by the modified block schedule to work in “course alike” Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In the PLCs, teachers work collaboratively on the development of curriculum, design of assessments, analysis of student work and examination of new standards and practices. Our office classified staff and special education paraprofessionals also work in collaborative groups to enhance their professional growth. Almost two-thirds of the staff participates in content area related professional development beyond the school day, many of whom have been asked to present as local and national conferences.

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