Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

For MONTA VISTA High School

Address:	21840 McClellan Rd., Cupertino CA 95014-4055	Phone Number:	(408) 366-7600
Principal:	April Scott	Grade Span:	9-12

Monta Vista High School is a four-year comprehensive high school with an enrollment of almost 2,500 students in grades 9-12. Monta Vista is recognized nationally for the outstanding achievement of its students and the programs designed to support student success. Almost 100% of the seniors graduate, with 96% going on to college — 67% of those students to four-year colleges or universities.         Monta Vista High School has a reputation for rigorous academics and an extensive co-curricular program that is valued by the community. The staff takes great pride in maintaining a comprehensive program that builds character, valuing responsibility, respect and honesty. The successful elective programs and co-curricular activities reflect and support a balanced approach to education. The high school has an award winning Career Center with computerized college and career-search services open to parents every Thursday evening. The Associated Student Body Leadership Program has been recognized statewide as and exemplary student activities program. Athletic teams continue to win awards at the league, regional and state levels. A large open rally court is center stage for many student-organized activities—from September’s Club Day with more than 70 clubs promoting their club and its purpose, to regular noontime activities that develop school spirit. Following first semester, the students organize and run “Proud to be a Matador” week, which features activities that promote positive physical and emotional health for both students and staff.         Monta Vista High School staff continue to support innovative programs to enhance student learning including a growing AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program, two leadership classes, and the Study Buddies after school tutoring program. Students and staff members have joined forces to improve the Monta Vista High School website to create a source of information designed for the entire community. In both fall and spring, a series of evening informational meetings are held for students and parents covering topics such as high school life, co-curricular involvement, and the course selection and college application processes. These meetings are translated into Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Monthly parent coffees provide an informal conversational setting for parents to meet with the principal and discuss points of interest. Quarterly newsletters are sent to every family and the PTA sends daily emails to parents with the daily bulletin and other important announcements. Communication between school and home is strengthened with on-line tools including School Loop, teacher generated web-sites, PTA and staff e-mail notifications, and a new student leadership newsletter. With strong parental support and outstanding early education provided by the Cupertino Union School District, Monta Vista High School students are among the highest achievers in California. Our community continues its commitment to excellence, integrity, and personalization, with the continued goal of: Educating the Whole Child and Educating Every Child.

Student Enrollment  Group   Enrollment   Number of Students 2,475      African American    0.4 %   American Indian or Alaska Native    0.1 %   Asian    67.2 %   Filipino    0.4 %   Hispanic or Latino    1.8 %    Pacific Islander    0.1 %   White (Not Hispanic)    30.0 %   Multiple or No Response    0.0 %   Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    1.8 %   English Learners    5.0 %   Students with Disabilities    5.0 %

Teachers  Indicators   Teachers   Teachers With Full Credential    94   Teachers Without Full Credential    6   Teachers Teaching Outside       Subject Area of Competence 0  Misassignments of Teachers       of English Learners 0  Total Teacher Misassignments    0

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

The normally neat and attractive campus is undergoing a transformation as the high school enters the final stages of a seven-year modernization project. Already completed are the new visual and performing arts building and a 33,000 square foot complex housing a new gym and fourteen new classrooms. An expanded library media center and renovated auditorium opened in September 2005. New athletic facilities, including a new swimming pool and a renovated gymnasium, opened in the fall. Soon to follow will be the renovation of the administration building, ASB office, career center and the cafeteria.          Summer 2006 was the first summer since 1978 that custodians worked the month of July in the District. A crew of three custodians stripped and waxied floors, shampooed carpets, removed cobwebs off ceilings, washed windows, dusted blinds, pressure washed exteriors, and washed whiteboards and shelves. Additional carpet cleaning machines were purchased for the sites to help better maintain the classrooms year round. Maintenance crews repaired sewer and storm drain at Monta Vista High School that were damaged by cement during recent construction on the campus. Monta Vista High School’s new 34.5 meter swimming pool is OPEN! MVHS parents raised $164,897 to increase the size of the pool, install 40 foot light poles, and a state of the art scoreboard/timing system. The modernizated auditorium, library and and locker rooms / gym are outstanding facilities. Administration, career center, and ASB modernization is just beginning.

Repairs Needed / Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

Monta Vista High School facilities are in good repair.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials  Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who LackTextbooks and InstructionalMaterials  Reading/Language Arts  The adoption of textbooks and other supplemental instructional materials follows state standards. With few exceptions where class sets are maintained, all students have a copy of each adopted textbook.    Mathematics  Science  History-Social Science  Foreign Language  Health  Science Laboratory Equipment

School Finances  Level Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)  School Site          $4,805  District $5,960  State  $4,743

Student Performance  Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests  English-Language Arts    83   Mathematics    72   Science    82   History-Social Science    80

Academic Progress   Indicator   Result      2006 API Growth Score       (from 2006 API Growth Report)  916  Statewide Rank       (from 2005 API Base Report)     10  2006-07 Program Improvement Status

School Completion  Indicator    Result   Graduation Rate    99%

Postsecondary Preparation  Measures  Percent of   Graduates   Completed a Career Technical     Education Program      Completed All Courses Required for University of    California State University Admission     82.4%

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