2009-2010 Self-Study WASC Action Plan - Julian Charter School

Julian Charter School’s mission is to provide an exemplary personalized learning program in a resource-rich
environment. We are dedicated to nurturing passionate lifelong learners. Core values include:
• Creativity and Innovation: Envision and explore rich teaching and learning opportunities.
• Commitment: Educate students to their full potential and uphold the greater good of the school.
• Choice: Empower individual paths and goals through personalized learning.
• Excellence: Foster a climate of high expectations, quality, and accountability.
• Integrity and Compassion: Model honesty, dignity, fairness, and responsibility while demonstrating respect and
understanding.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.
Julian Charter School parents are actively involved in the Julian Charter School program. Examples of involvement
include participation in the daily teaching of their children, opportunities to serve on the Advisory Council, accompanying
students on field trips, monthly meetings with an educational facilitator, and schoolwide (or geographically situated)
meetings and events throughout the year. In addition, parents are invited to participate in professional development
programs, service learning, and other workshops and seminars offered by the school. Communication mechanisms
include meetings with facilitators and advisors, newsletters, event/opportunity flyers, wikis, e-mail, JCS Online, and the
JCS web site.
Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09)
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.
Grade Level Number of Students Grade Level Number of Students
Kindergarten 101 Grade 8 144
Grade 1 115 Ungraded Elementary 0
Grade 2 129 Grade 9 191
Grade 3 140 Grade 10 166
Grade 4 146 Grade 11 193
Grade 5 126 Grade 12 199
Grade 6 164 Ungraded Secondary 0
Grade 7 148 Total Enrollment 1962
Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09)
This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.
Group
Percent of
Percent of
Group
Total Enrollment
Total Enrollment
African American 3.52% White (not Hispanic) 71.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.99% Multiple or No Response 5.30%
Asian 2.40% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 15.00%
Filipino 1.33% English Learners 0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.30% Students with Disabilities 9.00%
Pacific Islander 0.31%
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays, by subject area, the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category
(a range of total students per classroom).
2007-08 2008-09
Subject Avg. Class Number of Classrooms Avg. Class Number of Classrooms
Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+
English 27.7 13 5 9 0
Mathematics 28.9 12 3 7 15.1 42 3 7
Science 22.1 13 1 6
Social Science 27.8 9 1 9
Appendix
134 Julian Charter School Focus on Learning 2009-2010