Lynbrook High School
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Lynbrook High School 2010-2011 School Accountability Report Card School Profile Lynbrook High School is a comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1800 students, grades 9-12, in suburban West San Jose. Opened in 1965 and named for the development in which it is located, Rich Amlin, Lynbrook was the fifth school in the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD), and one of three the district established during the 1960s. Drawn by the excellence of both Cupertino Elementary and FUHSD, many Interim Principal professionals choose to settle in the Lynbrook attendance area with the express purpose of sending their children to Lynbrook and its feeder schools. Given that many of our students are immigrants from Taiwan, 1280 Johnson Avenue, China, Korea, India, Russia, and other countries around the world, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lynbrook’s reputation is international. San Jose, CA 95129 The values enacted by Lynbrook’s community—commitment to family, involvement in the schools, a belief in the importance of education, and high academic expectations—are directly responsible for the school’s 408-366-7700 excellent standing. For its part, Lynbrook works hard to meet the needs of its community, and the success of the school’s efforts is evident in the serene, safe, and attractive campus; sophisticated approach to technology; collaborative faculty and staff; and extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Lynbrook’s API (943 in 2011) is one of the highest in the state of California. The school has been named a California Distinguished School five times and in 2008 Lynbrook was one of 54 high schools nationwide to be recognized as a No Child Left Behind National Blue Ribbon School. In 2011, Lynbrook High School was awarded the Intel School of Distinction in high school science. In addition to these significant benchmarks of FREMONT UNION excellence, our students, teachers and programs have earned a vast range of awards and recognitions at the local, state and national level. Such excellence is enabled HIGH SCHOOL by the strong partnerships between the school, district, Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group DISTRICT students, parents, community and an enthusiastic, caring 2010-11 and highly dedicated staff strongly committed to meeting the community’s expectations. Percentage Lynbrook High School boasts outstanding co-curricular African American 0.7% and extra-curricular programs, including state and American Indian 0.2% national award-winning music, drama, dance, speech, and mathematics competition teams. An extensive athletic Asian 79.1% Polly M. Bove, program includes 44 competitive teams. Link Crew, Filipino 0.9% an award-winning peer mentoring program, a staff-run Hispanic or Latino 3.1% Superintendent Student Assistance Team, and more than 70 student-run clubs and organizations give all students an opportunity to Pacific Islander 0.2% be connected with Lynbrook High and provide additional White 15.3% support for students and parents. The Associated Student 589 W. Fremont Avenue, Body sponsors weekly activities during lunch and brunch, Two or More 0.3% spirit weeks, a traditional Homecoming Week, and school None Reported 0.1% Sunnyvale, CA 94087 dances and evening events. 408-522-2200 Climate for Learning & Discipline Fundamentally, Lynbrook High School is a school community committed to working together to create a dynamic environment of respect and achievement where all can learn deeply, apply their knowledge and contribute purposefully. The modified block bell schedule provides extended time for interactive lessons and twice-weekly schoolwide tutorial sessions within the school day, providing time and places for academic dialogue between students and teachers. The Lynbrook community is proud of the school’s open access to honors and advanced placement classes, which allows students to challenge themselves. A Homework Center staffed by two teachers offers tutorial services and supervised use of computers in the school’s library for two days a week from 3–5pm. Lynbrook High School’s focus on “Academic Integrity” includes all stakeholders working toward an academically, socially and emotionally balanced school community that makes good choices. To support our English Learners’ families and bilingual parents, the Lynbrook Bilingual Committee works to increase bilingual parent participation in school life. The committee works to inform bilingual and EL parents about school culture and procedures, as well as to facilitate communication between the school and bilingual families. Parents new to the school can ask for support in navigating school procedures by contacting one of the mentors. www.fuhsd.org Lynbrook High 1 Published: June 2012 Lynbrook High School places an emphasis on communication within Staff Development its community. SchoolLoop, a communication and organizational tool, provides an avenue for teachers to publish classroom assignments on a Staff collaboration and professional development is ongoing and personalized student calendar; allows for students to submit their work to supported. Professional Development Planning Team meetings facilitate teachers; and provides a private posting of grades. The community is able staff development activities in cross department teams. to freely communicate through email and voicemail with the entire staff. Teachers and administrators are actively involved in professional growth The parent community is always welcome to meet with any staff member. activities at the school, district, state and national level. Staff development Safe, orderly schools are the highest priority of the FUHSD Board of days are scheduled before the start of the regular school year and themes Trustees and staff. At the beginning of each school year, parents receive or activities introduced on those days are continued on late-start days written notification of parent/student rights and responsibilities with clearly- dedicated to staff training and collaborative work time. District administrators stated expectations for student behavior. The District has a strictly enforced attend a two and a half day leadership development session at the start of anti-discrimination policy that prohibits harassment of students or staff each school year and attend monthly staff development seminars. based on race, gender, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. The Board maintains a zero tolerance policy for violent or threatening behaviors, but is committed first to the prevention of harmful behaviors. Students Counseling & Support Staff are provided with opportunities within the classroom and co-curricular The Fremont Union High School District strives to provide all students with programs to build positive relationships to help create a more supportive high quality personal, vocational, and academic guidance. At Lynbrook school community. Guidance Counselors, a Student Conduct Specialist, a High School students prepare for post high school success by engaging in Student Advocate (licensed family therapists), and peer counselors help career assessments and exploration activities through the Career Center students work through personal issues. and Library/Media Center, and plan appropriate post-secondary education with the help of four assistant principals, three guidance counselors, and The Suspensions and Expulsions table illustrates total cases for the last Career Center and Library staff. Lynbrook High School’s ratio of students three years, as well as a percentage of enrollment. Suspensions are per “Counselor” = 612:1 but with the additional help of the assistant expressed in terms of total infractions, not number of students suspended, principals, the ratio = 262:1. Support staff also includes one library media as some students may have been suspended on multiple occasions. teacher, two Psychologist, and 26 fulltime and 19 halftime paraprofessional/ Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives clerical employees. are exhausted. A districtwide college faire is held each year and Lynbrook offers grade Suspensions & Expulsions level college information nights for students and their parents. Most School District materials are translated into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and/or Spanish as needed and on-site translators are also provided. 08-09 09-10 10-11 08-09 09-10 10-11 Ongoing intervention programs are provided for students who need Suspensions 106 94 55 1103 474 553 them. Special education students are provided with transition plans and Suspension Rate 5.7% 5.1% 3.1% 10.7% 4.6% 5.3% specialized work training programs. Expulsions 0 2 4 21 45 30 Expulsion Rate 0.0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.3% Teacher Credentials The Fremont Union High School District recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. Enrollment Trend by Grade Level Enrollment By Teacher Credential Status 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Grade School District This chart illustrates the 9th 423 436 443 08-09 09-10 10-11 10-11 enrollment trend by grade level 10th 454 423 443 for the past three (3) school Fully Credentialed 80 79 0 0 11th 510 459 419 years. Without Full Credentials 4 1 0 0 12th 474 509 463 Working Outside Subject 0 0 0 0 Class Size Average class sizes vary by grade level and subject area taught. In Misassignments/Vacancies addition to credentialed teachers, students receive assistance in some 09-10 10-11 11-12 classrooms from instructional assistants. The table displays by subject Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0 area the average class size and the number