san fernando valley academy constituency meeting

Principal’s Report

September 30, 2012

San Fernando Valley AcademyConstituency Meeting

San Fernando Valley Academy

Constituency Meeting

September 30, 2012

Highlights

• Implementation of High School Retreat• Beginnings of physical plant face lift.• Increase in test scores• Improved school climate• Optimism• Strong teaching staff• Resurrection of the Alumni• “Knock your socks off,” musical performances• Beginnings of a purposeful international student

program.

Timeline Highlights 2010-present

• High school teachers teaching loads back to recommended levels.

• Startup of the Home & School program.• Some great spiritual speakers

• Ricky Schwarz• Nico Hill• Buell Fogg

• Active Student Leadership• Field Trips including XCFS• The beginnings of a Strings Music Program

Timeline Highlights 2010-present

Mission & Purpose

San Fernando Valley Academy

Constituency Meeting

September 30, 2012

MISSIONSan Fernando Valley Academy provides a Christian education that is based on four foundations:

Spirituality, Family, Values, and Academics. Our goal is to educate students who are productive citizens and who actively spread the gospel to the world through the four foundations they have been taught.

Mission & Purpose

STATEMENT OF PURPOSETo be the local Christian answer to the worldwide search for knowledge. We help our students to be a part of a worldwide mission without leaving home. We encourage our students to live Christ’s love in their daily classes and help others find their way to God.

Spiritual Growth. SFVA students will become familiar with Biblical principles by:

a) Increasing their understanding of God and His love for them

b) Developing a relationship with God and placing Him first in their lives

c) Identifying and using their spiritual gifts d) Identifying situations in which they can

reach out to their community.

ESLR’s

Family: SFVA students will demonstrate an understanding of social awareness by:

a) Recognizing the importance God places on the family.

b) Treating others with respect and dignity

c) Recognizing the value of individual diversity

d) Being part of a church family by participating in church activities

ESLR’s

Values. SFVA students will demonstrate familiarity with Christian values and life-style choices by:

a) Recognizing the Christian values necessary for temperate living

b) Exhibiting appropriate behaviors through self-control and self-discipline

c) Engaging in healthful living on a consistent basis.

d) Practicing a strong work ethic.

ESLR’s

Academic Competence. SFVA students will demonstrate academic competence by:

a) Learning new skills to help reach academic goals and objectives

b) Improving communication through reading, writing, and listening

c) Demonstrating an ability to think logically, analytically, and critically

d) Developing and integrating technology skills in all coursework.

ESLR’s

WASC Accreditation Review

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September 30, 2012

• NEED-School Shareholders who are willing to work on the focus groups with the staff.

• TIMELINE-Self Study • First three chapters completed by November 15,

2012, sent to committee chair for initial review.• First Draft to be completed by December 21, 2012• Final review and revisions to be completed by

January 31, 2013.• Self-Study sent to WASC committee members

February 1, 2013• Visitation date is March 4-6, 2013

WASC

Staffing Changes

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ADDITIONS• Myra Mitra Treasurer• Lori Spencer English/History• Michael Spencer Music/Religion• Emily Garrett ESL/Special Ed• Dan Weston 8th Grade Teacher• Melissa Wilson 7th Grade Teacher• Virginia Stewart K-4 Music

DEPARTED• Laurel Vannix• Will Gile• George Swanson• Oscar WithmoryCOME AND GONE• Noma Gandary Treasurer

Staffing

Enrollment

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10 Year Trend

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Academy Enrollment Analysis Where Did They Go?Beginning enrollment 11-12 38 Fr-Jr 8thNet gain/loss during school year 17 Ending enrollment 11-12 55 Less graduating Seniors (13) Other Adventist Schools 0 2 Incoming 8th Graders 11 Public School 2 1 Less non-returning students (3) Moved out of area 0 0 Add new Freshmen students 10 Finances 0Net Incoming Freshmen 18 Home School Freshmen-Juniors 11-12 39 Other Less non-returning students (2) Total 2 3 Add new Students 11 Net Incoming Soph-Seniors 48 Current Enrollment 66

Retention Ratios 11-12 Retention Ratios-Moving Excluded 11-12 8th Graders 73% 50% 8th Graders 73% 50% Freshmen-Juniors 95% 69% Freshmen-Juniors 95% 75%             Elementary Enrollment Analysis Where Did They Go?Beginning Enrollment 11-12 62 Net gain/loss during school year 5 Ending Enrollment 11-12 67 Less graduating 8th Graders (12) Other Adventist Schools Incoming Kindergartners 5 Public School/Other School 9 Less non-returning students (9) Moved out of area Add new students 9 Home SchooledNet Incoming students 5 Total 9Current Enrollment 60

11-12 Retention Ratios 85% 81%Retention Ratios-Moving Excluded 85% 81%

Testing Statistics

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SAT Scores

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SAT Averages2008-2011

SFVA National

ITBS Scores- Grade level to Grade level

Comparison5-Year Average 3rd to 4th to 5th to 6th to 7th to

4th 5th 6th 7th 8thVocabulary -1% 3% -3% 16% 3%Comprehension 13% 8% 0% 8% -13%Reading Total 7% 4% -1% 14% -2%Spelling 13% 4% -16% 8% -6%Capitalization -20% 20% -31% 10% 13%Punctuation 0% 16% -7% 14% -5%Usage/Express -1% 7% -10% 14% 8%Language Total 0% 11% -16% 13% 2%Concepts/Estimation -18% -6% 9% 25% -8%Probs/Data Interpretation 21% -11% -10% 18% 4%Math Computation -2% 5% 20% 29% -4%Math Total 9% -8% 7% 22% -1%Core Total -2% 9% -6% 20% -2%Social Studies 0% 5% -7% 9% 7%Science 0% -6% 6% 6% 9%Maps/Diagrams 0% 3% 4% 17% 5%Ref. Materials 0% 12% 7% 17% 5%Sources of info Total 0% 5% 5% 20% 4%COMPOSITE 0% 9% -3% 18% 1%

ITBS Statistics8th Grade Class 20114th 8th G/L50% 16% -34%39% 20% -19%45% 18% -27%96% 72% -24%92% 80% -12%64% 80% 16%41% 47% 6%76% 70% -6%50% 57% 7%38% 47% 9%10% 66% 56%31% 56% 25%50% 45% -5%30% 20% -10%46% 21% -25%58% 59% 1%37% 57% 20%47% 57% 10%44% 35% -9%

8th Grade Class 20124th 8th G/L38% 99% 61%21% 47% 26%26% 86% 60%95% 90% -5%58% 90% 32%65% 73% 8%29% 75% 46%60% 80% 20%18% 61% 43%24% 53% 29%10% 71% 61%19% 61% 42%34% 77% 43%52% 41% -11%63% 59% -4%40% 47% 7%62% 78% 16%50% 61% 11%42% 68% 26%

VocabularyComprehensionReading TotalSpellingCapitalizationPunctuationUsage/ExpressLanguage TotalConcepts/EstimationProbs/Data InterpretationMath ComputationMath TotalCore TotalSocial StudiesScienceMaps/DiagramsRef. MaterialsSources of info TotalCOMPOSITE

ITBS Composite

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Strategic Plan & The Future of SFVA

San Fernando Valley Academy

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September 30, 2012

• Physical Plant• Cultural

Uniqueness• Professional

Development• Customer

Satisfaction

• Spirituality Maturity

• Academic Excellence

• Financial Strength

• Marketing & Enrollment

Strategic Plan Categories

• Faculty and Staff spent one year creating this plan.

• Board approved the plan at the August , 2012 Board meeting effective beginning this school year.

• The plan is a 5 year plan.• The Board, Faculty, and Staff will

review the plan on an annual basis.• The plan is a dynamic document,

which will be modified as needed.

Strategic Plan Highlights

• Full time Bible Teacher/Chaplain• Renovation of all classrooms• Renovation of all bathrooms• Renovation of gym including a wood floor• Renovation of administrative offices• Upgrade all infrastructure including

network• Continue to enhance and expand

international program

Long Term Goals and Objectives

• Implement an Industrial Arts program• Implement an Art program• Increase all test scores to exceed national

averages• Expand Special Needs services• Replace and upgrade playground• Continue to implement programs and policies

that foster a positive school climate• Develop and implement a new brand image

Long Term Goals & Objectives

SFVA Website

http://www.sfva.org/

Success only happens when all shareholders take an active role in

their school.