School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2004-05 Published During 2005-06
Notes regarding the source and currency of data: Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available. More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.
I. General Information Contact Information Information about school and district contacts.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Oakland’s Alternative School for Independent & Community Studies – Oasis High School
District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Principal
Hugo Arabia
Superintendent
State Administrator: Dr. Randolph Ward
Street
285 17th Street
1025 Second Ave.
City, State, Zip
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94606-2212
Phone Number
(510) 251-8103
(510) 879-2000
FAX Number
(510) 351-8115
Web Site
www.oaklandoasis.org
E-mail Address
Info@oaklandoasis.org
CDS Code
01-61259-0107169
SARC Contact
Martha Diepenbrock
School Description and Mission Statement Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.
Oasis High School is a public charter school located in downtown Oakland founded in 2004 to give students who want to return to school, the opportunity to complete their secondary education in a small learning community with low student – teacher ratios, small classes, personal advising, group and individual study, and opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement Information about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.
Contact Person Name
Mr. Hugo Arabia, Principal
Contact Person Phone Number
510.251-8103 x 12
Oasis High School has regular parent meetings through which parents learn about opportunities for parental involvement. These opportunities are also described to parents and families of incoming students during school information sessions and interviews. Parents assist teachers, participate in regular field trips and service learning projects, assist with school administrative tasks and help organize special projects such as student recruitment, senior activities, the school year book and fundraising activities.
II. Demographic Information Student Enrollment -- Grade Level Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
Grade Level
Enrollment
Kindergarten
0
Grade 9
Grade 1
Grade 10
Grade 2
Grade 11
Grade 3
Grade 12
Grade 4
Ungraded Secondary
89
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.
Racial and Ethnic Subgroup
Number of Students
Percent of Students
African American
29
32.6
Hispanic or Latino
41
46.1
American Indian or Alaska Native
3
3.4
Pacific Islander
1
1.1
Asian
6
6.7
White (Not Hispanic)
Filipino
0.0
Multiple or No Response
III. School Safety and Climate for Learning School Safety Plan Information about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.
Date of Last Review/Update
August 2005
Date Last Discussed with Staff
Oasis Safety plan is in the process of being revised for the 2006-07 school year.
School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning Environment Information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.
Oasis High School sets high standards for participation. Students are held accountable for their attendance, academic progress and behavior. Students must attend school regularly, make academic progress and be respectful of themselves, their peers, staff and community. Oasis hold students accountable for their actions and expects students to assume responsibility for “making things right” if there are occasions of inappropriate or disrespectful behavior. Oasis staff maintains close communication with parents regarding their student’s participation, calling home when a student is absent or consistently late, and involving the family when there is pattern of tardiness, absenteeism or inappropriate behavior. Oasis encourages the participation and involvement of parents or guardians to ensure the success of their students. For serious infractions, the Principal can convene and panel that includes teaching staff and a board member to review an incident. This panel also conducts a hearing on behalf of the school’s board of directors for cases where expulsion may be recommended. The Oasis Board of Directors makes the final decision to expel a student.
Suspensions and Expulsions Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school's total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year.
School
District
2003
2004
2005
Number of Suspensions
n/a
Rate of Suspensions
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
0%
IV. School Facilities School Facility Conditions -- General Information Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
General
Oasis High School was located for the 2004-05 school year in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, leasing from the long-standing community organization, the Spanish Speaking Citizen’s Foundation. This community-based location had 4 classrooms, office and computer lab that was cleaned daily by the landlord. The school moved from this location for the 2005-06 school-year and is currently located in downtown Oakland in the ground floor of a small office building. Oasis sought out this central location to allow students to use the nearby civic and cultural resources as places of learning. The school is a few blocks walk from Lake Merritt, City Hall, State and Federal buildings, the main pubic library and a number of museums. The school is conveniently located near transportation and BART, allowing students from throughout Oakland to attend.
Age of School Facility
The building where is Oasis is located was built in 1946 and has undergone numerous renovations over the years and most recently replaced the heating and air-conditioning system. There are six classrooms, a number of offices, and meeting rooms. Classrooms are carpeted and have operable windows and are furnished with tables and chairs. There are computer stations in all but one of the classrooms. The school does not have outside grounds, and uses the nearby parks for lunch breaks and physical education.
Maintenance and Repair
Oasis takes great care to ensure the cleanliness of its facility and works closely with the landlords cleaning service to this end. The school is cleaned each. Teachers notify the school’s Administrative Director of maintenance/repair issues who communicates regularly with the landlord and custodial service to address problems promptly.
Before and After School Supervision:
School starts at 9:00 in the morning. The school facility opens and staff are present by 8:30. Staff are assigned to be in front of the school for 10 minutes before school starts, at lunch breaks and for 10 minutes after the end of school. There is one controlled entrance to the school and there are procedures for checking-in visitors.
School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and Evaluation Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
Interim Evaluation Instrument Part
Facility in Good Repair
Deficiency and Remedial Actions Taken or Planned
Yes
No
Gas Leaks
X
Mechanical Systems
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
Structural Damage
Fire Safety
Electrical (interior and exterior)
Pest/Vermin Infestation
x
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
Restrooms
Sewer
Playground/School Grounds
As noted above, Oasis does not have its own playground/school grounds, and uses nearby parks and recreational facilities for lunch and PE.
Other
V. Academic Data Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade. California Standards Tests (CST) The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. CST -- All Students Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
Subject
State
English-Language Arts
10
20
21
26
35
36
40
Mathematics
22
27
34
38
Science
11
13
25
History-Social Science
12
15
28
32
CST -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
White (not Hispanic)
*
5
CST -- Other Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
Male
Female
English Learners
Economically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education
18
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. NRT -- All Students Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Reading
43
33
37
50
51
52
NRT -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
NRT -- Other Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
Local Assessment Data reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district standard.
Writing
K
2
4