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Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06 |
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For Ferndale High School |
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Address: |
1231 Main St., Ferndale CA 95536- |
Phone Number: |
(707) 786-5900 |
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Principal: |
Alan B. Brainerd |
Grade Span: |
9-12 |
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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. |
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About This School |
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Ferndale High School is a comprehensive Necessary Small High School located in the Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, California. With an enrollment of fewer than 200 students, Ferndale High School offers a full program of college preparatory, vocational and elective classes in a safe and caring environment. Ferndale High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Ferndale Unified School District, in partnership with parents and the community, will provide in a structured, safe, efficient and caring environment, a challenging and stimulating educational experience meeting the needs of all students and providing them with the skills necessary to succeed in the homes, work places and communities of today and tomorrow. The District will also strive to develop the qualities of good character and responsible citizenship by fostering self-esteem, self-discipline, respect for the rights of others and stewardship of our planet. |
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School Facilities
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Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection |
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In accordance with the California Education Code Section 17002, Ferndale Unified School District conducts annual inspections of its school sites to determine that they are maintained in good repair. Ferndale High School was inspected in July 2006, and all areas of maintenance including gas leaks, problems with heating and ventilation, unsafe and unclean interior surfaces, structural damage, non-functioning fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems, power failure, electrical connections and inadequate lighting, major pest or vermin infestation, inaccessible and nonfunctioning drinking fountains, and inaccessible, unclean and nonfunctioning restrooms have been identified. |
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Repairs Needed |
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Ferndale High School is having several broken windows and nonfunctioning drinking fountains replaced. |
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Corrective Actions Taken or Planned |
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Ferndale High School has replaced inadequate lighting in the gymnasium and locker rooms. |
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School Accountability Report Card |
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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.
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School |
District |
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School Name |
Ferndale High |
District Name |
Ferndale Unified |
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Street |
1231 Main St. |
Phone Number |
(707) 786-5900 |
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City, State, Zip |
Ferndale, CA 95536- |
Web Site |
http://www.ferndalek12.org |
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Phone Number |
(707) 786-5900 |
Superintendent |
Alan B. Brainerd |
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Principal |
Alan B. Brainerd |
E-mail Address |
abrainerd@humboldt.k12.ca.us |
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E-mail Address |
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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides
information about the school’s goals and programs.
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Ferndale High School is a comprehensive Necessary Small High School located in the Eel River Valley of Humboldt County, California. With an enrollment of fewer than 200 students, Ferndale High School offers a full program of college preparatory, vocational and elective classes in a safe and caring environment. Ferndale High School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Ferndale Unified School District
Mission Statement Ferndale Unified School District, in partnership with parents and the community, will provide in a structured, safe, efficient and caring environment, a challenging and stimulating educational experience meeting the needs of all students and providing them with the skills necessary to succeed in the homes, work places and communities of today and tomorrow. The District will also strive to develop the qualities of good character and responsible citizenship by fostering self-esteem, self-discipline, respect for the rights of others and stewardship of our planet. |
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides
information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school
activities.
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Parents are encouraged to participate in the education of their children attending District schools. Opportunities to participate include volunteering in classrooms and school programs, membership in such school-based and District programs as School Site Council, Booster Club, PaSTA, and on District committees. Parents wishing to know how they may become more involved should call the school for information and schedules of committee meetings. |
Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number
of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.
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Grade Level |
Number of Students |
Grade Level |
Number of Students |
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Kindergarten |
0 |
Grade 8 |
0 |
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Grade 1 |
0 |
Ungraded Elementary |
0 |
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Grade 2 |
0 |
Grade 9 |
38 |
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Grade 3 |
0 |
Grade 10 |
38 |
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Grade 4 |
0 |
Grade 11 |
48 |
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Grade 5 |
0 |
Grade 12 |
32 |
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Grade 6 |
0 |
Ungraded Secondary |
0 |
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Grade 7 |
0 |
Total Enrollment |
156 |
Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the
percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a
particular group.
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Group |
Percent of |
Group |
Percent of |
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African American |
0.0 |
White (not Hispanic) |
92.9 |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.0 |
Multiple or No Response |
0.0 |
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Asian |
0.0 |
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged |
2.5 |
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Filipino |
0.0 |
English Learners |
1.0 |
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Hispanic or Latino |
7.1 |
Students with Disabilities |
6.0 |
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Pacific Islander |
0.0 |
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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).
No data are available for
this section
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).
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Subject |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
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Avg. |
Number of |
Avg. |
Number of |
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Number of |
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1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
1-20 |
21-32 |
33+ |
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English |
19.8 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
15.7 |
6 |
2 |
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18.7 |
7 |
2 |
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Mathematics |
17.1 |
6 |
3 |
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14.3 |
9 |
2 |
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14.2 |
8 |
1 |
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Science |
14.4 |
8 |
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12.7 |
7 |
1 |
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12.0 |
8 |
1 |
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Social Science |
19.3 |
4 |
2 |
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19.3 |
5 |
2 |
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17.7 |
6 |
1 |
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Participation in the Class Size Reduction
Program
This table displays the
percent of students in kindergarten trough grade 3 who were assigned to a
classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.
No data are available for
this section
II. School
Climate
School Safety Plan
This section provides
information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
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The Ferndale Unified School District Comprehensive School
Safety Plan was created in October 1998, and has been reviewed and updated
annually since that date. The
Plan includes District policies covering school rules, discipline procedures,
child abuse reporting procedures, and plans for disaster preparedness
integrated with the Community Disaster Plan. The School Site Council is
charged with the responsibility of reviewing and updating the School Safety
Plan. |
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.
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The small size of the Ferndale High School campus and the close relationship between faculty members, students, parents and the community promote a safe and caring learning environment for students. Student government and Leadership class promote the attributes of student involvement and self-determination. School staff is available to students and parents for providing academic assistance, academic and intervention counseling, and dealing with issues of concern. Abundant opportunities are available for students to actively participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Over half of the students enrolled at Ferndale High School are active in extracurricular and/or co-curricular programs, including athletics, FFA, programs for the arts, and student government. The school’s Eight-Step Discipline Plan provides a structure for students who deviate from behavioral expectations to learn appropriate behavior. |
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.
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District |
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2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
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Suspensions |
0.080 |
0.099 |
0.026 |
0.063 |
0.046 |
0.073 |
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Expulsions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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.
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The main building of
Ferndale High School, built in 1952, contains the school office, 11
classrooms, and school library.
The adjacent shop building houses the woodshop and ag. mechanics
shop. The gymnasium building,
built in 1975, contains men’s and women’s locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and
gymnasium with a seating capacity of 881. The facilities master plan calls for the construction of a
classroom/office building to replace a portable building removed in 2004, and
for the modernization of the main high school building. Facilities provide adequate space for the instructional program at Ferndale High School. 2.5 FTE’s of custodial services are assigned to Ferndale High School, and the facilities and grounds are kept in a safe and clean condition. |
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.
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Item Inspected |
Facility in |
Repair Needed and |
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Yes |
No |
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Gas Leaks |
X |
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Mechanical Systems |
X |
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Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) |
X |
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Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Structural Damage |
X |
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Fire Safety |
X |
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Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
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Pest/Vermin Infestation |
X |
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Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) |
X |
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Restrooms |
X |
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Sewer |
X |
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Playground/School Grounds |
X |
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Other |
X |
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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/.
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Teachers |
School |
District |
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2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2005-06 |
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With Full Credential |
13 |
13 |
13 |
31 |
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Without Full Credential |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence |
0 |
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.
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Indicator |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
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Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Total Teacher Misassignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Vacant Teacher Positions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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/.
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Location of Classes |
Percent of Classes In Core
Academic Subjects |
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Taught by |
Taught by |
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This School |
50.0 |
50.0 |
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All Schools in District |
49.0 |
51.0 |
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High-Poverty Schools in District |
0.0 |
0.0 |
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Low-Poverty Schools in District |
50.0 |
50.0 |
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.
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The District maintains a list of qualified substitute
teachers to draw from in cases of need.
There are an adequate number of substitute teachers to meet the normal
demand. |
Teacher Evaluation Process
This section provides
information about the procedures and the criteria for teacher evaluations.
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Teachers are evaluated once every two years if they have
attained permanent status, and each year for the two years of probationary
status. All teachers evaluated during 2005-06 received satisfactory
evaluations. |
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.
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Title |
Number of FTE |
Average Number of |
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Academic Counselor |
0.6 |
275:1 |
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Library Media Teacher (Librarian) |
0 |
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Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) |
0.38 |
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Psychologist |
0 |
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Social Worker |
0 |
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Nurse |
0 |
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Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist |
0 |
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Resource Specialist (non-teaching) |
0 |
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Other |
0 |
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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.
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Core Curriculum Area |
Quality, Currency, and |
Percent of Pupils |
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Reading/Language Arts |
Students in high school English courses utilize instructional materials adopted by the Board in 2005. Students enrolled in English classes are provided sufficient instructional materials for each student to have his/her own copy of each material provided. |
0 |
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Mathematics |
Students in high school Mathematics courses utilize instructional materials adopted by the Board in 2005. Students enrolled in Mathematics classes are provided sufficient instructional materials for each student to have his/her own copy of each material provided. |
0 |
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Science |
Students in high school Science courses utilize instructional materials adopted by the Board in 2005. Students enrolled in Science classes are provided sufficient instr |