Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

For Synergy Charter Academy   

 Address: 1010 East 34th St., Los Angeles CA 90011  Phone Number: (323) 233-8559   
 Principal: Randy Palisoc    Grade Span: K-5   

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School
Synergy Charter Academy, a public charter school authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District, serves 140 inner-city students in grades K-5 (20 students in each classroom). Synergy Charter Academy teaches a standards-based curriculum and focuses on implementing new approaches in instruction that can bring about positive changes in our urban schools.

Student Enrollment
 
 Group 
 Enrollment 
 Number of Students 139    
 African American    16.5 % 
 American Indian or Alaska Native    0.0 % 
 Asian    0.0 % 
 Filipino    0.7 % 
 Hispanic or Latino    82.7 %  
 Pacific Islander    0.0 % 
 White (Not Hispanic)    0.0 % 
 Multiple or No Response    0.0 % 
 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    78.2 % 
 English Learners    53.0 % 
 Students with Disabilities    6.0 % 

Teachers
 
 Indicators 
 Teachers 
 Teachers With Full Credential   7 
 Teachers Without Full Credential   0 
 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence		0 
 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners		1 
 Total Teacher Misassignments   1 


 School Facilities
 
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection
The school building has been permitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety for use as a school. The overall building is in general good condition.

Repairs Needed
At the time of this report, there were no repairs that were still needed.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned
At the time of this report, there were no repairs that were still needed.


Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 
 
 
 
 Core Curriculum Areas
 Pupils Who Lack
Textbooks and
Instructional
Materials
 Reading/Language Arts  0%  
 Mathematics  0%  
 Science  0%  
 History-Social Science  0%  
 Foreign Language  N/A
 Health  0%  
 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)		  N/A  

School Finances
 
 
 
 
 Level
 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)
 School Site           $7,723  
 District (LAUSD)  $4,003  
 State 
 $4,743


Student Performance
 
 
 
 
 Subject
 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests
 English-Language Arts   46 
 Mathematics   73 
 Science   31 
 History-Social Science   N/A 

Academic Progress
 
 
 
 
 Indicator
 
 
 
    Result    
 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)		 813
 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   		 4
 2006-07 Program Improvement Status    N/A


School Completion
 
 
 Indicator 
 
 Result 
 Graduation Rate   
N/A

Postsecondary Preparation
 
 
 Measures
 Percent of 
 Graduates 
 Completed a Career Technical 
   Education Program
N/A
 Completed All Courses Required 
   for University of California
   California State University Admission   
N/A



    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

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 California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About This School

Contact Information
This section provides the school's contact information.
SchoolDistrict
 School Name Synergy Charter Academy District Name Los Angeles Unified
 Street 1010 East 34th St. Phone Number  (213) 241-1000
 City, State, Zip Los Angeles, CA 90011 Web Site  www.lausd.net
 Phone Number  (323) 233-8559 Superintendent  Roy Romer
 Principal  Randy Palisoc E-mail Address 
 E-mail Address  rpalisoc@lausd.k12.ca.us --- ---

School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.
Synergy Charter Academy opened its doors in August 2004 as a direct-funded public charter school that serves students in grades K-5 in South Los Angeles. The school is authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and is located under LAUSD’s Local District 5.

The Mission of Synergy Charter Academy is to eliminate the achievement gap that has persisted for generations among educationally disadvantaged students. This achievement gap has not gone away despite many people’s best efforts and best intentions. Synergy believes that only by working more effectively together can we eliminate the achievement gap and create educational equity for all students. Synergy Charter Academy does this by creating a sense of synergy among all community stakeholders and by showing the educational community how to make better use of resources in order to achieve greater results.

Our Vision is that our students will meet or exceed the California Content Standards and be prepared to take college-preparatory classes in secondary school so that they can eventually attend the four-year university of their choice. Synergy Charter Academy provides a complete, integrated curriculum aligned to California state standards. To differentiate itself from others, Synergy emphasizes two innovative instructional approaches that can be used synergistically with existing research-based educational infrastructure: Promoting Literacy through Technology (including but not limited to computers) and Promoting Early Algebraic Thinking in the elementary grades. These are two powerful agents of change that level the playing field for struggling students and in many instances, even help them to outperform their peers. 
 


Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.
There are many opportunities for parental involvement such as attending Community/Family meetings and Parent Workshops, serving on the school’s Parent Council, serving on Synergy’s Board of Directors as a Parent Representative, volunteering on-campus, participating in Back to School Day and Student-Led Parent Conferences, and chaperoning for class field trips. These are just a few ways parents can get involved with their children’s education at our school.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level
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 19  Grade 8 0 
 Grade 1 40  Ungraded Elementary 0 
 Grade 2 20  Grade 9 0 
 Grade 3 20  Grade 10 0 
 Grade 4 23  Grade 11 0 
 Grade 5 17  Grade 12 0 
 Grade 6 0  Ungraded Secondary 0 
 Grade 7 0  Total Enrollment 139 

Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.
 Group Percent of
Total Enrollment		 Group Percent of
Total Enrollment
 African American 16.5  White (not Hispanic) 0.0 
 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0  Multiple or No Response 0.0 
 Asian 0.0  Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 78.2 
 Filipino 0.7  English Learners 53.0 
 Hispanic or Latino 82.7  Students with Disabilities 6.0 
 Pacific Islander 0.0  --- ---

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
 Grade
Level		 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms
 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+
 K     20.0 2   19.0 1  
 1     20.0 1   20.0 2  
 2     20.0 1   20.0 1  
 3     20.0 1   20.0 1  
 4     20.0 1   20.0 1  
 5         20.0 1  
 6            
 K-3            
 3-4            
 4-8            
 Other            

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).
 
  No data are available for this section

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.
 Grade Level Percent of Students Participating
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 KN/A 100%100%
 1N/A 100%100%
 2N/A 100%100%
 3N/A 100%100%

II. School Climate

School Safety Plan
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
School safety is essential in order to provide an appropriate climate for learning. Synergy Charter Academy has a School Safety Planning Committee that consists of a parent, a teacher, an administrator, and a non-certificated staff member. This committee has met several times throughout the school year to collaboratively review and revise the school’s safety plan that includes Prevention Programs and Emergency Procedures. Additionally, emergency drills are routinely held for earthquake and fire preparedness for our students and staff. 

School Discipline Practices
This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.
Our school provides a disciplined, stimulating learning climate for all students. The programs and practices to promote a positive learning environment include the following:

-- School-wide Discipline Plan with school-wide rules and a color-coded behavior system that is explained to parents at Community/Family meetings and via newsletters

-- Awards for Student Achievement, Attendance, and Citizenship

-- Staff development on classroom management and on specific academic subject areas

-- Parent workshops and Community/Family meetings to communicate expectations to families as well as provide
resources for families to utilize with their children at home


Suspensions and Expulsions
This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.
 Rate School District
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 SuspensionsN/A  1.7%  0.0% 10.51% 10.48%  data not available 
 ExpulsionsN/A  0.0%  0.0% 0.10%  0.09% data not available 

III. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Improvements
This section provides information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.
The school takes great efforts to ensure that its campus is clean, safe, and functional within the available resources. Food service and restroom facilities are given highest priority on a daily basis to ensure the health and safety of students and staff. Other cleaning functions are scheduled on a regular basis. Maintenance and repairs are handled as quickly as s reasonably possible. The entire school community, including students and staff, are encouraged to take pride in the school facilities and to treat the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms with respect. For example, students are provided lessons on how to properly dispose of their trash after eating lunch and after washing their hands in the restrooms.

School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.
 Item Inspected
 Facility in
Good Repair		 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned
 Yes No
 Gas Leaks
X
   
 Mechanical Systems
X
   
 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
X
   
 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
X
   
 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
X
   
 Structural Damage
X
   
 Fire Safety
X
   
 Electrical (interior and exterior)
X
   
 Pest/Vermin Infestation
X
   
 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
 
X 
The school purchased Sparkletts water dispensers and pays for Sparkletts water delivery in each classroom instead of using the drinking fountains.  
 Restrooms
X
   
 Sewer
X
   
 Playground/School Grounds
 X
   
 Other
 
   

IV. Teachers

Teacher Credentials
This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 Teachers School District
   2003-04     2004-05     2005-06     2005-06  
 With Full Credential 067 32428
 Without Full Credential 000 3218
 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 0 0 0 ---

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions
This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.
 Indicator   2004-05     2005-06     2006-07  
 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners210
 Total Teacher Misassignments210
 Vacant Teacher Positions000

Core Academic Classes Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers
This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.
 Location of Classes Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
 Taught by
 NCLB Compliant Teachers		 Taught by
 Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
 This School  100.0 0.0
 All Schools in District  --- ---
 High-Poverty Schools in District  --- ---
 Low-Poverty Schools in District  --- ---

Substitute Teacher Availability
This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school's instructional program.
Synergy contracts substitute teacher services with Kelly Educational Staffing that provides qualified substitute teachers. Synergy had no difficulties in this area during the 2005-2006 school year. 
 

Teacher Evaluation Process
This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria for teacher evaluations.
All teachers are evaluated annualy based on how well they met the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. These evaluations are based on classroom observations and conferences with the teacher.

V. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.
 Title Number of FTE
 Assigned to School		 Average Number of
 Students per
 Academic Counselor
 Academic Counselor0 ---
 Library Media Teacher (Librarian)0 ---
 Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)0 ---
 Psychologist0* ---
 Social Worker0 ---
 Nurse0* ---
 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist0* ---
 Resource Specialist (non-teaching)0* ---
 Other (School Counselor)0* ---

* As a direct-funded public charter school, Synergy does not have its own staff to provide the services listed below. Instead, Synergy contracts services with outside agencies if such services are needed such as for a nurse, speech/language/hearing specialist, or resource specialist.


VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school's use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

 Core Curriculum Area Quality, Currency, and
 Availability of Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials		 Percent of Pupils
 Who Lack Their Own
 Assigned Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials
 Reading/Language Arts  excellent quality, less than 2 years old, availalbe in classrooms0% 
 Mathematics   excellent quality, less than 2 years old, availalbe in classrooms 0% 
 Science   excellent quality, less than 2 years old, availalbe in classrooms 0% 
 History-Social Science   excellent quality, less than 2 years old, availalbe in classrooms 0% 
 Foreign Language  N/AN/A 
 Health   excellent quality, less than 2 years old, availalbe in classrooms 0% 
 Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)  N/AN/A

VII. School Finances

Expenitures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays a comparison of the school's per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
 Level Total
 Expenditures
 Per Pupil		 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Supplemental)		 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Basic)		 Average
 Teacher
 Salary
 School Site
$7,723 
$0 
$7,723
$46,347 
 District --- ---
 ---
 $56,244
 Percent Difference - School Site and District --- ---
 ---
18% 
 State --- ---$4,743 $57,560
 Percent Difference - School Site and State --- ---
 ---
19% 

Types of Services Funded
This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.
Besides its regular standards-based instructional program, the main programs and supplemental services that are provided at the school include:
-- The Reading Counts Program
-- The Spring Into Reading Program
-- The computer lab and its Literacy Through Technology Program
-- The Early Algebraic Thinking Program
-- The after school intervention program
-- Summer school
-- The daily physical education program
-- Field trips
-- Community/Family meetings and Parent Workshops 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/salaries0405.asp.
 Category District
 Amount		 State Average
 For Districts
 In Same Category
 Beginning Teacher Salary $36,618 $37,540
 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $58,497 $59,426
 Highest Teacher Salary $72,624 $73,925
 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $96,116 $96,377
 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $107,219 $100,144
 Average Principal Salary (High) $119,590 $109,130
 Superintendent Salary $250,000 $185,251
 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 39.0 40.9
 Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 5.2 5.3

VIII. Student Performance

California Standards Tests
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and proficiency level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

CST Results for All Students -- Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
 Subject School District State
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 English-Language ArtsN/A 28 46 24 27 29 36 40 42
 MathematicsN/A 52 73 26 29 31 34 38 40
 ScienceN/A * 31 12 14 23 25 27 35
 History-Social ScienceN/AN/AN/A 18 20 20 29 32 33

CST Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year
This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
 Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
 English-
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science History-
Social Science
 African American 45 73 * 
 American Indian or Alaska Native    
 Asian    
 Filipino    
 Hispanic or Latino 46 73 29 
 Pacific Islander    
 White (Not Hispanic)    
 Male 50 84 * 
 Female 43 65 * 
 Economically Disadvantaged 42 72 27 
 English Learners 34 66 25 
 Students with Disabilities * * * 
 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services    

Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

NRT Results for All Students -- Three Year Comparison
This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics.
Subject School District State
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 ReadingN/A  0 28 29 27 27 43 41 42
 MathematicsN/A  10 50 37 39 40 51 52 53

NRT Results by Student Group -- Most Recent Year
This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period.
Group Percent of Students Scoring at or
Above the National Average
 Reading Mathematics
 African American * *
 American Indian or Alaska Native  
 Asian  
 Filipino  
 Hispanic or Latino 33 47
 Pacific Islander  
 White (not Hispanic)  
 Male * *
 Female 25 33
 Economically Disadvantaged 21 43
 English Learners * *
 Students with Disabilities  
 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services  

Local Assessment Results
Districts may choose to administer their own academic assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. In such cases, this table displays the percent of students, by grade level and subject area, meeting or exceeding the district standard.
 Grade
Level		 Reading Writing Mathematics
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 K         
 1         
 2         
 3         
 4         
 5         
 6         
 7         
 8         
 9         
 10         
 11         
 12         

California Physical Fitness Test Results
The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test, and comparisons of a school's test results to the district and state levels, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
 
  No data are available for this section

IX. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

API Ranks -- Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the school's statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched "similar schools." A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school's academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school's academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.
 API Rank 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 StatewideN/A4not available yet
 Similar SchoolsN/A  N/Anot available yet

API Changes by Student Group -- Three Year Comparison
This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.
 Group Actual API Change API Score
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006
 All Students at the School  B 104 813
 African American  BN/A N/A 
 American Indian or Alaska Native    
 Asian    
 Filipino    
 Hispanic or Latino  BN/A N/A 
 Pacific Islander    
 White (not Hispanic)    
 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  BN/A N/A 
 English Learners  BN/A N/A 
 Students with Disabilities BN/A N/A 

"B" means the school did not have a valid 2004 API Base and will not have any growth or target information.

State Award and Intervention Programs
This section will contain information about the school's participation in various state intervention and award programs only to the extent these programs were funded for the period addressed by this report.

Synergy provides intervention programs to its students through funding from the Supplemental Hourly Instruction Programs.

Adequate Yearly Progress
The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:
Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

AYP Overall and by Criteria
This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.
 AYP Criteria School District
 Overall Yes No
 Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Yes Yes
 Participation Rate - Mathematics Yes Yes
 Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts Yes Yes
 Percent Proficient - Mathematics Yes Yes
 API Yes Yes
 Graduation Rate N/A No

Federal Intervention Program
Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.
 Indicator    School       District   
 Program Improvement Status  Not in PI 
 First Year of Program Improvement Implementation N/A  2004-2005
 Year in Program Improvement N/A  Year 2
 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  --- 315
 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  --- 44.2

X. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

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 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/.
 
  No data are available for this section

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the graduating class of 2006, 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 2005-06 school year in the 12th grade, this table displays by student group the percent of students 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. Due to the state's collection schedule for high school completion data, state level data for this reporting element will not be available for report cards published in the 2006-07 school year. 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.
 
  No data are available for this section

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.
 N/A 
 

Career Technical Education Participation
This table displays information about participation in the school's CTE programs.
 Measure  CTE Program Participation
 Number of Pupils
  N/A
 Percent of pupils completing a CTE program
 and earning a high school diploma
  N/A
 Percent of CTE courses sequenced or
 articulated between the school and institutions
 of postsecondary education
  N/A

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 and completion of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 
  No data are available for this section

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/.
 
  No data are available for this section

College Admission Test Preparation Course Program
This section provides information about the school's college admission test preparation course program.
 
 N/A 

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: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
 
  No data are available for this section

X. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

School Instruction and Leadership
This section provides information about the structure of the school's instructional program and the experience of the school's leadership team.
Synergy Charter Academy’s instructional vision, methodologies, research base, and leadership structure are detailed in its charter petition. The school is committed to teaching a rigorous, California standards-based curriculum for grades K-5 with an emphasis on direct instructional methods. The school's leadership team has over 19 years of combined teaching and administrative experience in both the K-12 and higher education arenas.

Professional Development
This section provides information about the program for training the school's teachers and other professional staff.
Intensive professional development is provided to support the implementation of standards-based core instruction. Opportunities for professional development include a Teacher Training Academy before the start of the school year, on-going professional development scheduled throughout the school year, attendance at conferences and workshops, and online training such as via Teachscape.

Instructional Minutes
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional minutes offered at the school to the state requirement for each grade level.
 Grade
Level		 Instructional Minutes
 Offered State Requirement
 K55,075 36,000
 156,765 50,400
 256,765 50,400
 356,765 50,400
 456,765 54,000
 556,765 54,000
 6N/A 54,000
 7N/A 54,000
 8N/A 54,000
 9N/A 64,800
 10N/A 64,800
 11N/A 64,800
 12N/A 64,800

Continuation School Instructional Days
This table displays a comparison of the num