2014-15 School Accountability Report CardPublished January 2016 VENTURA VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL TWO NORTH CATALINA STREET HIGH SCHOOL VENTURA, CA 93001 (805) 641-5116 training on online resources for students PRIncIPAL’S MEssAGE and staff. Whether students are using CARLOS V. COHEN, PRIncIPAL Thank you for your interest in learning incredible resources like Khan Academy CHARLES CORNWELL, AssIstANT PRIncIPAL SUSAN EBERHART, AssIstANT PRIncIPAL more about Ventura High School, the to solve difficult calculus problems or GRADES 9-12 home of the Cougars! As you read through using their GDrives to create digital this School Accountably Report Card portfolios the greatest stride that we have (SARC) you will find that Ventura High in the area of digital training is focused on School is a diverse and inclusive the use of Google Applications for VENTURA UNIFIED comprehensive high school that is Education by Ventura students and staff. committed to serving the needs of all our Ultimately the combination of new SCHOOL DISTRICT students with excellence and respect. technology and training is creating better 255 WEST STANLEY AVENUE, SUITE 100 Whether it be through rigorous academic methods for collaboration and VENTURA, CALIFORNIA courses, competitive athletic programs, communication school and district wide. 93001 rich fine arts and music instruction, a In all as Ventura High School’s new model two way language immersion (805) 641-5000 president, I am very proud to say that we program or relevant community service are going boldly into the 21st century and projects, Ventura High School is striving to www.venturausd.org that our students are being prepared to provide every student a cutting edge 21st enter a global market that desires and century education that is preparing them rewards knowledge, diversity, for local and global college and career adaptability, creativity, compassion, Board of Education opportunities. leadership and commitment. BARBARA J. FITZGERALD To that end, we have increased professional DEBBIE GOLDEN development and collaboration for District Vision Statement MARY HAffnER teachers, streamlined the academic In the Ventura Unified School District all VELMA LOMAX counseling process, developed a new 9th students will receive an exemplary and JOHN WALKER grade curriculum to prepare students for balanced education fostering a life-long high school success, installed new passion for learning and engagement. We technology and provided training to be demand excellence of ourselves because District Administration used by students and teachers on campus. our supportive community has entrusted MICHAEL BABB, ED.D Ventura’s professional development for us with their children. SUPERINTENDENT teachers has focused on maximizing student learning through the proper District Mission Statement The Ventura Unified School District will JEnnIFER ROBLES, ED.D implementation of the new Common Core State Standards in English and Mathematics educate all students in safe, healthy and INTERIM AssIstANT SUPERINTENDENT as well as the Next Generation Science high performing schools. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Standards (NGSS). We will: Inspire all students to excel academically, In the area of digital citizenry, student and KRIstIN MAYVILLE Honor the unique qualities and diverse teacher access to technology and training AssIstANT SUPERINTENDENT backgrounds of all students, has occurred through the purchasing of HUMAN RESOURCES Build supportive relationships, student Chromebooks, laptops, classroom Guide all students to reach teacher computers, and by spring 2016, their full potential, JOSEPH RICHARDS, JR. short throw digital projectors to be Motivate all students to successfully pursue DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT installed in every classroom for teacher and their chosen life paths, and BUSINEss SERVICES student use. In addition to new hardware, Engage all students to become responsible we are also investing on new software and and contributing members of society. Ventura High School 1 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card 5116 for more information on how to DIstRIct & SCHOOL PROFILE LOCAL COntROL become involved in your child’s learning Ventura Unified School District AccOUntABILITY PLAN environment. Ventura Unified School District is the Opportunities to Volunteer third largest district in the county and (LCAP) • Assistance in the Cougar Cafe located on the California coastline, 63 As part of the new Local Control Funding • Chaperone for School Events miles northwest of Los Angeles. More Formula, school districts are required to • Assistance with PTSA-sponsored than 17,000 students in grades develop, adopt, and annually update a events (Senior BBQ, football snack bar, kindergarten through twelve receive a three-year Local Control and teacher recognition activities, and rigorous, standards-based curriculum Accountability Plan (LCAP). The following senior scholarships) from dedicated and highly qualified components of this SARC address some professionals. The district is comprised of the priorities identified in the District’s Committees of 17 elementary schools, 4 middle LCAP: • School Site Council schools, and 5 high schools. • English Learner Advisory Council Conditions of Learning – State Priority 1: • Parent Teacher Student Association Ventura High School Covered in Teacher Assignment, including • District English Learner Advisory Ventura High School serves students in the Teacher Credentials & Misassignments Council grades nine through twelve following a & NCLB Compliance charts; Instructional • Superintendent’s Parent Advisory traditional calendar. At the beginning of Materials, including the Textbooks chart; Council the 2014-15 school year, 2,191 students and School Facilities & Safety, including • Technology Committee were enrolled, including 9.7% in special the Campus Description and School • Booster Clubs (football, aquatics, education, 12.8% qualifying for English Facility Good Repair Status charts. basketball, baseball) Language Learner support, and 52.4% Pupil Achievement – State Priority 4: qualifying for free or reduced price Covered in Standardized State School Activities lunch. Assessments, including the CST Results • Back to School Night and CAASPP charts; and Career Technical • PIQE (Parent Institute for Quality Education (CTE) Programs (Workforce Education) • Student Performances Preparation), including the CTE Program Participation and UC/CSU charts. • Sports Events • Art Shows Other Pupil Outcomes – State Priority 8: • Dances Covered in California High School Exit Exam, including the CAHSEE charts; and Physical Fitness, including the Physical STUDEnt ACHIEVEMEnt Fitness Test chart. California Assessment of Student Parental Involvement – State Priority 3: Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Covered in Parent Involvement. California Assessment of Student Pupil Engagement – State Priority 5: Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Covered in Dropout & Graduation Rate, Tests assess student performance in including Dropout & Graduation Rate and English language arts/literacy and Completion of High School Graduation mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and Requirements charts. 11 utilizing computer-adaptive tests and School Climate – State Priority 6: Covered performance tasks. This system is based in Discipline & Climate for Learning, on the Common Core State Standards Ventura High School, established in 1889 including Suspension & Expulsion chart; (CCSS) and is part of the Smarter as the first high school in Ventura, and School Site Safety Plan. Balanced Assessment System. The currently serves a diverse student body CAASPP results shown in this report in all grade levels. Students are offered include overall results comparing the an academically superior standards- PAREnt InvOLVEMEnt school, district and state scores as well based, comprehensive curriculum Parents are encouraged to get involved as the school’s overall score in each supplemented with a wide variety of in their child’s learning environment applicable grade level and subgroup. extracurricular and enrichment activities. either by volunteering in the classroom, Results are shown only for subgroups Ventura High School is proud of its participating in a decision-making group, with ten students or more taking the standing as the leader in Channel or simply attending school events. exam. More information on CAASPP League and CIF-Southern Section School-to-Home communication is can be found on the California athletics and award winning performing provided in English and Spanish. Parents Department of Education’s website arts program. Partnering with parents stay informed on upcoming events and www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/. and the community, Ventura High school activities through the school provides an environment that promotes newsletters, the school website, the academic excellence, social school marquee, the Summer Packet, development, career preparation, and a PTSA website, and Parent Connect. desire to learn. Contact the school office at (805) 641- Ventura High School 2 2014-15 School Accountability Report Card CAASPP Assessment Results Disaggregated by Student Groups 2014-15 English Language Arts/Literacy Mathematics Achievement Level Achievement Level Total Number Percent Total Number Percent 1234 1234 Enrollment Tested Tested Enrollment Tested Tested Grade 11 Grade 11 All Students Tested 490 429 87.6% 27.0% 22.0% 30.0% 21.0% 490 428 87.3% 52.0% 22.0% 16.0% 10.0% Male 490 212 43.3% 34.0% 23.0% 24.0% 19.0% 490 212 43.3% 54.0% 20.0% 14.0% 11.0%