The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. DATA AND ACCESS

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II.ABOUT THIS SCHOOL

School Description and Mission Statement

This section provides information about the schools goals and programs.

Adams Middle School is located in North Redondo Beach. It receives students from four feeder elementary schools. The school has a state of the art Tech Lab, a 34 station PC computer lab, and a Title 1 computer lab and a 36 station PC lab in the school library. Teachers and classified staff are encouraged and empowered to be involved in the decision making progress. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged with parents serving on School Site Council, PTSA, ELAC Committee, and Hands-On Art.

Mission Statement: The parents, students, faculty and support staff at Adams Middle School are committed to the pursuit of excellence in all curricular endeavors as well as the cultivation of individual student abilities, fostering citizenship in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

PTA Contact Person: Francesca Stern
Phone Number: 310-798-8636
email: rpstern@verizon.net

III. SCHOOL CLIMATE

School Safety Plan

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

School Safety is one of our highest priorities. Adams Middle School has developed a school safety plan that encompasses all aspects of school safety including physical and social-emotional safety. All sites and the district office have completed new emergency plans aligned with the State Emergency Management System (SEMS). The plans link communication, resources, services and facilities in an up-to-date plan, under the direction of Frank DeSena, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services. Our school safety plan is reviewed annually and presented for approval by the School Site Council, consisting of student, parent, certificated and classified representation. Staff discussed the plan during the month of March.

IV. SCHOOL FACILITIES

The renovation of the Adams Middle School campus was completed featuring modernization of the office, classrooms, and library. In addition, all utilities were upgraded. The construction of a new gym will begin in Summer 2009.

V. TEACHERS

VI. Support Staff

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

VIII. School Finances

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.


X. Accountability

XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

Last year Adams teachers participated in training and workshops covering the following: student assessment, BTSA, differentiated instruction, block schedule training, working with at-risk students, accommodations for ELL students, student led conferences, and direct instruction.
 

XII. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

 

The Following Programs Do Not Apply To This Middle School Site:

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school's one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data is available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements  Students in California public schools must pass both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2006-07 school year in the 12th grade, as evidenced by that school year's October CBEDS enrollment, this table displays by student group the percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade 12 completion, including having passed both portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Detailed information about the CAHSEE can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.  Career Technical Education Programs This section provides information about the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce, including a list of career technical education (CTE) programs offered at the school. 

Career Technical Education Participation

This table displays information about participation in the school's CTE programs.

Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission 

This table displays for the most recent year two measures related to the school's courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment in and completion of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. 

Advanced Placement Courses

This table displays for the most recent year the number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that the school offered by subject and the percent of the school's students enrolled in all AP courses. Detailed information about student enrollment in AP courses can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

College Admission Test Preparation Course Program

This section provides information about the school's college admission test preparation course program.

SAT Reasoning Test 

This table displays the percent of the school's 12th grade students who voluntarily take the SAT Reasoning Test for college entrance, and the average verbal, math, and writing scores of those students. Detailed information regarding SAT results, and comparisons of these average scores to the district and state levels, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sp/ai/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy.