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North Monterey County Unified School District |
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| Principal: Don Pedroni |
Superintendent: Dr. Leo St.
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| Grades: Ninth to Twelth Grade | Total Number of School Days: 180 | Number of Staff Development Days: 3 |
| Enrollment: 1511 Students | Average Daily Attendance: 96% | Number of Minimum Days: 3 |
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North Monterey County
High
School Profile North County High School is very proud of our teachers, support staff, parents, community, and students. We take great pride in the program we offer our students. North County High School has been recognized on three separate occasions by the state of California for our outstanding program. Recently, North County High received the 1998-99 California Distinguished High School Award. Every course at North Monterey County High School has a set of "standards" that must be met in order for a student to pass the class and receive credit. These standards describe the most critical aspects of what students should "know and be able to do" at the end of each course. Students are also expected to select and follow a career pathway as part of preparing for life after high school. By examining their personal interests and skills, student begin to get an idea of what they might like to do in the future. They also learn about the level of education necessary to secure different types of jobs. In addition, plans and programs to ensure that every student has the opportunity to pass the new state High School Exit Exam are being put into place. We pride ourselves on the wide variety of activities offered on campus for students and community members including athletic events, artistic performances, clubs, and organizations. We encourage parent involvement and participation at North County High School. API Index
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Class Size: The average class size for all grades at North County High School is 23 students per class. Ninth grade Language Arts and Social Studies classes are staffed at a ratio of 20 students per class to encourage achievement. State funds are used to promote the lowest possible class size for all students. School Safety and Classroom Climate: North County High School provides a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The school discipline plan is reviewed annually with students and parents for clarity and fairness. A school safety plan has been developed by staff in case of an emergency. Assessment Data: Each Spring students complete the state required SAT 9 Test. The results are used to improve instruction and student achievement. Three-year results for North County High School are listed by national percentiles in the chart below:
Extra Curricular Activities: North Monterey County High School offers students a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. Hundreds of students participate in athletics. Fourteen sports are offered for boys and girls in the three competitive seasons. Twenty-seven clubs are available to students under the direction of the Associated Student Body Commission, as part of the schools commitment to student activities. The performing arts curriculum is an important part of the North Monterey County High School program. Students can choose to participate in band, dance, choir and/or drama. Students are encouraged to participate and get involved at North County High. |
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| Expenditures Per Pupil: North
Monterey County Unified School District expends $5, 422 per pupil
for educational expenses. This is the amount of money allocated
for all instructional services, materials, instructional supplies
and the transportation of students. Instructional Minutes: The table below indicates the annual number of instructional minutes by grade at North County High School as compared to the state minimum.
Instructional Materials: Instructional materials and textbooks are purchased annually to support the core curriculum. Purchases are aligned with the state textbook adoption cycle. Teachers assess textbooks to determine the best materials available for students. The school uses discretionary funds to purchase additional instructional materials to support classroom instruction. Use of Technology: Technology is considered a "tool" for teaching and learning at North County. Our classrooms and offices are wired for the Internet, as are the computers in our three labs. Students do research on the net, communicate with peers in other countries as part of Foreign language classes, learn to maintain and repair computers and computer networks, use digital cameras in photography and yearbook production, and generate most of their papers and projects on word processors. We are a Digital High School for the year 2000. Quality of Instruction and Leadership: North County Unified takes great pride in the quality of the instructional programs and leadership provided by both certificated and classified staff. Our teachers are dedicated to providing all students a quality instructional program, and each staff member is committed to improving student learning. Principals are carefully selected for their knowledge of instructional programs and their ability to work with parents and staff. We believe that leadership and program quality is a shared responsibility. Parents, teachers and staff must work collaboratively to develop effective instructional programs.
Salary Comparisons: The district assigns about 45% of the total budget to teacher salaries. Salary ranges for teachers are as follows:
Teacher Evaluation Process:
The teacher evaluation process is designed to improve instructional
practices and student learning. Teachers are required to establish
and review instructional goals with the site principal annually.
The evaluation process includes several informal classroom visitations
and two formal teacher observations by the evaluator. The observation
process also includes: a pre-conference prior to the observation
and a post conference following the lesson. A written summary
of the evaluation is completed following each formal observation.
Evaluations are completed annually for all new employees and
every other year for tenured teachers. Evaluation procedures
are detailed within the teacher contract.
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Facilities and Cleanliness: North
County High School was constructed in 1978. New construction and
building improvements have been made to improve the campus. In addition,
modernization projects have upgraded facilities to meet the changing
needs of the school. North County High School provides all of our
students the proper classroom space and facilities necessary for
an effective and safe learning environment. The school also provides
students adequate physical education equipment and play fields for
safe recreational activities. The school is cleaned and maintained
daily by a full time custodial staff. Availability of Qualified Substitutes: The district recruits and assigns substitute teachers to each school as needed. Substitute teachers are required to have earned a Bachelor’s Degree, pass the state CBEST exam and possess or be eligible for a Substitute Teacher Credential. The district maintains an active pool of available substitutes. Many of these teachers have worked in the district for a number of years. Substitutes are assigned to each school based on qualifications, teacher request and classroom need. The district has been able to recruit and maintain a sufficient number of qualified substitute teachers to cover the needs of each school. Counseling and Support Services: The following support services are provided to North County High School:
Attendance Requirements: Regular school attendance is important for student learning and achievement. Students are encouraged to arrive to class on time every day. Students with attendance problems are referred to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). Student Recognition Programs: The development of a positive self-concept is an important part of the instructional program at North County High School. School-wide recognition for academic progress, citizenship and appropriate behavior support this effort. Students receive positive recognition at scheduled assemblies. Parents are encouraged to support these efforts and attend the awards assembly. A Community of Caring: We are proud of the
fact that all schools within the North Monterey Unified School
District participate in the Community of Caring Program. |
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