Pioneer Continuation High School     School Accountability Report Card       Reported for School Year 2004-05   Published During 2005-06

Notes regarding the source and currency of data: Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available. More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.

I. General Information

Contact Information
Information about school and district contacts.

School Information		District Information
School Name	Pioneer Continuation High School	District Name	Shasta Union High
Principal	ElsbethPrigmore	Superintendent	Michael J. Stuart
Street	2650 8th Street	Street	2200 Eureka Way, Ste. B
City, State, Zip	Redding, CA 96001	City, State, Zip	Redding, CA    96001
Phone Number	(530)243-1880	Phone Number	(530)241-3261
FAX Number	(530)243-0753	FAX Number	(530)225-8499
Web Site	www.alted.suhsd.net/html/phs.html	Web Site	www.suhsd.net
E-mail Address	eprigmore@suhsd.net	E-mail Address	thyle@suhsd.net
CDS Code	45-70136-4530119	SARC Contact	Tara Hyle, Curriculum Analyst

School Description and Mission Statement
Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.

PioneerContinuationHigh School houses approximately 210 students who are at least sixteen years of age or older and are at-risk through credit deficiency or at-risk behaviorally. PioneerHigh School, established in 1967, is the oldest continuation high school in the Redding area. We offer a core curriculum that matches the comprehensive high schools and our students have the advantage of small class sizes as well as multiple support services. Students have an opportunity to earn accelerated credits as well as participate in ROP and other work experience opportunities. Students are enrolled for five periods daily and may also enroll in on-line courses as well as concurrent adult education courses to further accelerate the completion of 230 credits, Algebra 1 requirements and CAHSEE requirements. The campus is closed, however, students can earn the privilege of going off campus at lunch time if they are earning required credits, demonstrate good attendance and do not acquire any referrals regarding behavior issues.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Information about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.

Contact Person Name	Principal Els Prigmore	Contact Person Phone Number	530-243-1880
PioneerHigh School has an open door policy for parental involvement. Parents are required to be present at registration and invited to attend orientation. Parents and community members are invited to all site council meetings which are held regularly throughout the school year. Community members, parents and graduates are also invited frequently as guest speakers and evaluators for the annual Career Week Faire. Parents also participate in the Parent Survey sent out annually. Additionally, parents and community members are invited to participate in our many social functions such as holiday dinners and outside barbecues. Newsletters are sent home each session as well.

II. Demographic Information

Student Enrollment -- Grade Level
Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).

Grade Level	Enrollment
Grade 9	0
Grade 10	15
Grade 11	96
Grade 12	96
Total Enrollment	207

Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.

Racial and Ethnic Subgroup	Number of Students	Percent of Students	Racial and Ethnic Subgroup	Number of Students	Percent of Students
African American	3	1.4	Hispanic or Latino	23	11.1
American Indian or Alaska Native	15	7.2	Pacific Islander	2	1.0
Asian	7	3.4	White (Not Hispanic)	153	73.9
Filipino	1	0.5	Multiple or No Response	3	1.4

III. School Safety and Climate for Learning

School Safety Plan
Information about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.

Date of Last Review/Update	December 1, 2005	Date Last Discussed with Staff	December 5, 2005
The school safety committee meets a minimum of six times a year. The committee constantly monitors the school site safety plan, coordinates lock down and evacuation drills, and implements needed changes. PioneerHigh School employs a school safety officer who is charged with patrolling the school grounds and monitoring student safety. The officer monitors the facility for safety as well as the students and controls access of any unauthorized visitors to the campus.

School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning Environment
Information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.

A firm, fair and consistent discipline program is in place which is outlined in the District Student/Parent Handbook. Parents meet with the school counselor at registration and all students meet with the principal for an orientation to PioneerHigh School. The school counselor coordinates with local social service agencies to assist students in obtaining outside counseling if needed or desired. On site drug and alcohol counseling is available on a daily basis also. Additionally, students are enrolled in a class which enhances social and emotional development, Aggression Replacement Therapy (A.R.T.), a nationally acclaimed curriculum. CAHSEE tutorial classes are available for all students as well.   Students earn Go Cards (off campus privileges at lunch time) every third week for academic achievement, positive attendance and appropriate behavior. Additionally, students passing the CAHSEE are recognized in a school wide assembly along with recognition from teachers for individual, outstanding achievement. A local Rotary Club and several businesses in town honor student achievement through generous donations to the school. There are numerous guest speakers who volunteer their time, as well as two grandparents from the Foster Grandparents organization. Two student groups are involved with activities outside of the regular curriculum. One is the Friday Night Live Club led by the school counselor and a teacher and the other is a group of approximately two dozen boys who play basketball led by the substance abuse counselor. The FNL group is involved with community service projects and meets weekly at lunchtime. The basketball group plays in the morning before school, lunch time and sometimes at the YMCA outside of the school day.

Suspensions and Expulsions
Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school's total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year.

	School			District
	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005
Number of Suspensions	83	177	40	486	632	364
Rate of Suspensions	44%	96%	19.3%	9%	11%	5.87%
Number of Expulsions	2	14	4	24	36	43
Rate of Expulsions	1.1%	8%	1.9%	.3%	.6%	.69%

IV. SchoolFacilities

School Facility Conditions -- General Information
Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

PioneerHigh School has 15 classrooms which include a woodshop, a silkscreen lab, a home economics room and a biology lab. A multi-purpose room, an administration building and a career center also exist on the property. Additionally, the District Cal-Safe Program is housed on the Pioneer Campus. There is a great range in the age of each particular building. Plans to modernize the older buildings are currently being studied. We have a maintenance supervisor and custodian who maintain the cleanliness and functionality of each of the buildings.

School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and Evaluation
Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

Interim Evaluation Instrument Part	Facility in Good Repair		Deficiency and Remedial Actions Taken or Planned
	Yes	No
Gas Leaks	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X		AdministrationBuilding Roof has been re-sealed
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X		None inside
Restrooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Other	X

V. Academic Data

Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)
Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade.

California Standards Tests (CST)
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

CST -- All Students
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005
English-Language Arts	4	6	6	49	47	51	35	36	40
Mathematics			2	28	25	29	35	34	38
Science			12	42	40	41	27	25	27
History-Social Science	2	1	6	43	36	40	28	29	32

CST -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Subject	African American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian	Filipino	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)
English-Language Arts	*	*		*	0	*	8
Mathematics	*	*	*	*	*	*	3
Science	*	*	*	*	*	*	7
History-Social Science	*	*	*	*	0	*	6

CST -- Other Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Economically Disadvantaged	Students With Disabilities	Migrant Education
English-Language Arts	6	7	*	1	*
Mathematics	0	4	*	0
Science	21	0	*	14	*
History-Social Science	7	4	*	1	*

Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

NRT -- All Students
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.

Subject	School			District			State
	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005	2003	2004	2005
Reading	9	14		66	62	72	43	43	41
Mathematics	15	12		62	58	76	50	51	52

NRT -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.

Subject	African American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian	Filipino	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)
Reading
Mathematics

NRT -- Other Subgroups
Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.

Subject	Male	Female	English Learners	Economically Disadvantaged	Students With Disabilities	Migrant Education
Reading
Mathematics

 
 Academic Performance Index (API)

The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.

Growth Targets: The annual growth target for a school is 5 percent of the distance between its API Base and 800. The growth target for a school at or above 800 is to remain at or above 800. Actual growth is the number of API points a school gained between its base and growth years. Schools that reach their annual targets are eligible for awards.

Subgroup APIs and Targets: In addition to a schoolwideAPI, schools also receive API scores for each numerically significant subgroup in the school (i.e., racial/ethnic subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). Growth targets, equal to 80 percent of the school's target, are also set for each of the subgroups. Each subgroup must also meet its target for the school to be eligible for awards.

Percent Tested: In order to be eligible for awards, elementary and middle schools must test at least 95 percent of their students in grades 2 through 8, and high schools must test at least 90 percent of their students in grades 9 through 11 on STAR assessments.

Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in 10 categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).

Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to schools most like it.

API criteria are subject to change as new legislation is enacted. Detailed information about the API and the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA) can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ or by speaking with the school principal.


 

API -- Schoolwide
Data reported are API Base and Growth scores, growth targets, statewide and similar schools ranks, and percent tested.

API Base Data				API Growth Data
	2002	2003	2004		From 2002 to 2003	From 2003 to 2004	From 2004 to 2005
Percent Tested				Percent Tested			94
API Base Score	427	409		API Growth Score			550
Growth Target	19	B		Actual Growth
Statewide Rank	1	B
Similar Schools Rank	N/A	B

API -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.

API Base Data				API Growth Data
	2002	2003	2004		From 2002 to 2003	From 2003 to 2004	From 2004 to 2005
African American				African American
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
American Indian or Alaska Native				American Indian or Alaska Native
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
Asian				Asian
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
Filipino				Filipino
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
Hispanic or Latino				Hispanic or Latino
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
Pacific Islander				Pacific Islander
API Base Score				API Growth Score
Growth Target				Actual Growth
White (Not Hispanic)				White (Not Hispanic)
API Base Score	423	404		API Growth Score
Growth Target	15			Actual Growth

API -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Subgroup
Data reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.

API Base Data				API Growth Data
	2002	2003	2004		From 2002 to 2003	From 2003 to 2004	From 2004 to 2005
API Base Score		388		API Growth Score