SAN DIEGO PLAN FOR RACIAL and SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION 2016 SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT San Diego, California BOARD OF EDUCATION John Evans, President Kevin BeiserMichael McQuary, President Richard Barrera, Vice President Richard Barrera, Member Marne Foster, Member Kevin Beiser, Member John Evans, Member Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Member VacantScott Barnett,, Member William Kowba, Superintendent of Schools Cindy Marten, Superintendent Designate of SchoolsPublic Education Presented to Board of Education June 25, 2013 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Summary Of Revisions To The San Diego Plan For Racial Integration Revised 2013 ........................... 22 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) ...................................................................... 664664 Closing The Achievement Gap Among Major Racial/Ethnic Groups .............................................. 775775 Equity In Student Placement Practices ..................................................................................... 1212812129 Equity In Student Identification Practices Within The Gifted & and Talented Education (GATE) Program ............................................................................................................................................. 151512 Magnet Programs .............................................................................................................................. 161613 Mandarin Chinese Language Magnet ............................................................................................... 232318 Achievement Through Communication Magnet .............................................................................. 252519 International Studies Magnet ............................................................................................................ 272721 Junior Music Academy Magnet ........................................................................................................ 282822 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Math Magnet ....................................................... 292923 Arts & and Culture Magnet .............................................................................................................. 303024 Academics And Athletics Magnet .................................................................................................... 313125 IB & Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics (STEAM) Magnet ............... 333326 Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (STEM) Magnet .......................................... 343427 Language Academy Magnet ............................................................................................................. 363625 Micro Society Magnet ..................................................................................................................... 353528 Spanish And French Language Immersion Magnet .................................................................... 363629 Service Learning Magnet .................................................................................................................. 383830 Spanish Language Immersion Magnet.............................................................................................. 393931 Music Conservatory With Enriched Studies Magnet........................................................................ 404032 Bilingual Studies Magnet .................................................................................................................. 424233 Academics, Drama,Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And DanceMath Magnet .. 434331434334 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Math Magnet ....................................................... 444435 Academy Of Science And Research ................................................................................................. 454536 Fine Arts Magnet .............................................................................................................................. 474737 Creative, Performing, And Media Arts Middle SchoolMagnet ....................................................... 484838 Kearny High Educational Complex .................................................................................................. 505036 Millennial Tech Middle School ......... 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Engineering, Arts and Math ...................................................................... 545442 iii International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme And Global Studies And Technology (GS&T) . 565643 School For Global Citizenship/Paideia ............................................................................................ 575744 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program/STREAMSTEAM Magnet ............................ 595945 San Diego High School Complex Magnet Schools .......................................................................... 616147 San Diego School Of Creative And Performing Arts Magnet .......................................................... 646449 Parent Outreach And Engagement Department ................................................................................ 666651 Programs For English Learners ........................................................................................................ 686853 Race Human Relations & and Advocacy Programs......................................................................... 707055 Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program (Veep) ................................................................ 767659VEEP) ........................................................................................................................................................... 767661 iv San Diego Plan for Racial Integration 2016 INTRODUCTION San Diego Unified School District (“District”) is committed to promoting academic success for all students with both quality neighborhood schools and options for families who wish to exercise choice. The District's integration programs are designed to provide equal educational opportunities and to stress both excellence and equity. The programs' emphasis on the elimination of discriminatory, attitudinal, and behavioral practices, which foster racial/ethnic* and/or socio-economic isolation is a fundamental component of all district activities. The goal of the integration effort is to create a system "where all children perceive themselves and their schoolmates as having equal status, recognition, and power, and the ethnic and racial groups are represented at all economic levels."** The District’s Board of Education believes and expects that integration programs and support activities reflect a system of high standards, increased achievement, integrated learning environments, and positive race/human relations for all students. The integration policy was adopted on May 11, 1993, and the four goals for integration appear below: The Board of Education believes that children and staff of all races and ethnicities benefit socially, politically, and economically from integration programs. The District's integration programs promote positive race/human relations, solicit the exchange of ideas, and respect diversity of opinion and culture. All students have the right to a quality education that ensures excellence in academic achievement and full participation in the democratic process. Quality in education demands equity in outcome where race, ethnicity, and gender are not distinguishing variables of student success. The board believes we have an obligation to treat all children in an equitable manner (just, impartial, and fair). In order to ensure equity for all students the board has adopted the following: GOALS FOR INTEGRATION • Improve student achievement and ensure equitable outcomes among students of all racial and ethnic groups. • Integrate students to reflect the racial/ethnic balance of the District's student population. • Provide equitable access to education programs and services for all students. • Demonstrate positive race/human relations among students and staff of all racial and ethnic groups. The board also approved other policies, which will more effectively guide the District’s integration program practices, including Racial/Ethnic Balance, Accountability, Facilities, Transportation, and Leadership Expectations. * As a result of board action on March 22, 1988, the terms "majority" and "minority" are no longer used in official District documents. Accordingly, this policy is adhered to in this document. ** California State Board of Education. 1 San Diego Plan for Racial Integration 2016 SUMMARY OF REVISIONS TO THE SAN DIEGO PLAN FOR RACIAL INTEGRATION REVISED 2013 As the District moves into the 36th39th year of integration programs, several programmatic changes have or will taketaken place. The changes are listed below. District Organizational Structure The District has reorganizedis organized into six (6) Areas, with several clusters (articulation patterns) within each area. Areas are leadled by an Area Superintendent, who is responsible for all aspects of academics within the Area. The six Area Superintendents and the now report to the Deputy SuperintendentChief of AcademicsStaff,