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

STUDENT PERFORMANCE
ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP)
JCS met three of the four required performance targets (percent proficient,
API, and graduation rate) through 2007-2008. Historically, we
have not met the required 95 percent participation rate. Using the
federal testing participation rate formula, our participation rates have
varied from 88 percent to 93 percent the last three years, depending
on the significant subgroup and year. We see improvement and continue
to investigate ways to decrease the number of families waiving
(3%) which should bring our participation rate to the required level.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
JCS has shown a fairly constant growth pattern since the 2000-2001
school year. As shown in Chart 1, our student population has almost
tripled since 2000 with a consistent annual influx of students during
the fall and winter months. About two thirds of our students (64%)
are home schooled, with the rest (36%) utilizing our academy program
(see Chart 2). A similar statistic exists between the K-8 and
9-12 populations (62% versus 38% respectively). San Diego County
currently accounts for 51% of the enrollment. The school fluctuates
for API purposes from being classed as an elementary school to a
secondary school depending on the grade-level numbers. Enrollment
increases at each grade span (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) with a dramatic
increase (40+ students) between grades eight and nine. Grade 12
enrollment in some years is almost double that of kindergarten.
Chart 1: Enrollment Trends
Enrollment Trends 2000 to 2008
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00-01 01-02 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09
Enrollment 732 1,154 1,185 1,310 1,365 1,601 1,664 1,872 1,962
Source: DataQuest Enrollment January 2010: 2150
Chapter 1: Student/Community Profile
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