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Evidence of recommendation implementation

All teachers on the campus are highly qualified according to NCLB and AB 466.

All teachers are observed maintaining well organized classes with procedures and routines that are a part of a classroom management which allows all students the liberty to learn.

All staff members can discuss the additional training they received to teach young adolescents and to develop academic literacy for all students, including English learners and those in special education.

All students have access to academic content at their grade level.

Students are observed using more than the textbook to access information, including technology to do research.

Students are observed working on solving complex problems using higher order thinking rather than answering simple knowledge and comprehension questions.

A three-year comparison of school data shows an upward trend in scores for all subgroups.

Year-to-year comparisons show that the achievement gap among subgroups of the school’s populations is closing.

All teaching teams can identify students who are at risk of failing or need additional enrichment activities.

Class schedule shows how intervention/enrichment options are available within the school day. Teacher teams can explain how intervention classes are fluid and do not keep a student tracked in remediation.

All classrooms contain sufficient amounts of grade-level texts and materials.

Access to technology is available in all classrooms.

Libraries contain books representing world cultures.

 Students can tell you how they are involved in leadership roles or are represented by someone who has a voice in what happens at school.

Doors are open making teachers, administrators, and staff available for students who desire to become involved or make connections.

Student recognition displays reflect the variety of ways students have contributed to the betterment of themselves, their school, and their community.

Records indicate that teacher teams engage in careful data analysis to see if any subgroup of students is not experiencing access to the full curricular offerings, leadership opportunities, or to any other aspects of campus life. Immediate corrections address any inequities that arise.

Course descriptions show a wide variety of exploratory or elective classes that all students may choose to take.

The school Web site posts co-curricular activities designed to allow students to discover new competence in areas which include sports, visual and performing arts, technology, and a variety of clubs either academically enriching or for amusement.

All facilities are safe and decent.

Communications from the school are available in the home languages of the students.

Students indicate that the school policies are fair and that they have equal access to all aspects of campus life.

Teachers have access to records that indicate that their classes are heterogeneous as they include gifted and honor students, students with disabilities, and English learners among the others.