Mira Costa High School
School Accountability Report Card
School Year 2010-2011
Issued February 2012
Published During 2011-2012 School Year
This document is available on the Internet at http://www.mbusd.org.
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 on the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC web page 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.
I. DATA AND ACCESS…
DataQuest
DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the
school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., Academic
Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP], test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding
English learners).
Internet Access
Internet Access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at
libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time
a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.
II. ABOUT THIS SCHOOL
2010-2011 Contact Information
School Information
District Information
School Name
Mira Costa High School
District Name
Manhattan Beach Unified
Principal
Ben Dale
Superintendent
Michael D. Matthews, Ed.D.
Street
1401 Artesia Boulevard
Street
325 South Peck Avenue
City, State, Zip
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6948
City, State, Zip
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6946
Phone Number
310: 318-7337
Phone Number
310: 318-7345
FAX Number
310: 303-3814
FAX Number
310: 303-3822
Website
http://www.miracostahigh.org
Website
http://www.mbusd.org
Email Address
[email protected]
Email Address
[email protected]
CDS Code
19-75333-1935808
SARC Contact
Carolyn Seaton
District Administration
Superintendent
Executive Director,
Educational Services
Director,
Human Resources
Michael D. Matthews, Ed.D.
Carolyn Seaton
Deputy Superintendent,
Administrative Services
Executive Director,
Student Services
Rick Bagley
Ellyn Schneider
Kathy Hall
Board of Trustees: Ellen Rosenberg (President), Penny Bordokas (Vice President), Karen Komatinsky (Clerk), Bill Fournell (Member), Ida VanderPoorte (Member)
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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.
The mission of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District is to prepare all of our students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing, highly
complex, technology-rich, global society. We will continually strive for excellence in all aspects of the educational process. We will teach our students to
understand and appreciate human and cultural diversity. We will harness the resources of the entire community, including students, parents, teachers,
staff, administrators, college and business leaders, and others. We will empower students to be lifelong learners, to demonstrate high achievement, and
to develop the skills and characteristics needed to enjoy happy and successful lives.
Since opening its doors in 1949, Mira Costa has been committed to the pursuit of excellence. Today, more than 24,000 graduates later, Mira Costa
continues to provide the finest in educational resources and faculty knowledge within a community which values and supports high achievement in all
areas. Our vision is a community of learners where each member has the opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.
Contacts (2011-2012):
Principal, Ben Dale – [email protected]
PTSA President, Erika White- 310-318-7337 x5066
Mira Costa’s PTSA website: http://www.miracostahigh.org (click on PTSA link)
Education is a team effort with parents being important members of that team. Our very active PTSA would love to have the involvement of every
student’s parents or guardians. Other organized opportunities for parental involvement include athletic booster clubs in each sport, performing arts and
other co-curricular booster clubs, the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, two annual parent nights for grade levels 9 and 12, one annual parent
night for grades 10 and 11, one parent webinar for grades 10 and 11, Financial Aid Night, Back-to-School Night, College Night, College Admissions &
Testing lecture and parent appointments with guidance counselors and the College and Career Center counselors. In addition, the annual Career Expo
also encourages parents and community members to share their skills and interact with faculty and students.
Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2010-2011)
Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2010-2011)
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the
school.
Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported
by the 10/10 California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
This table displays the percent of students who are identified as being in a
particular group.
Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial
and ethnic subgroup as reported by 10/10 CBEDS.
Grade Level
Enrollment
Group
Percent of Total Enrollment
Grade 9
578
African American
5.7%
Grade 10
595
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Grade 11
584
Asian
10.8%
Grade 12
602
Filipino
1.3%
Total
2,359
Hispanic or Latino
14.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
White (Not Hispanic)
62.7%
Multiple or No Response
2.0%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
5.2%
English Learners
1.7%
Students with Disabilities
7.2%
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
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).
2008-09
Grade
Average
Class
Size
2009-10
Number of Classrooms
1-22
23-32
33+
Average
Class
Size
1-22
1
English
25.0
42
52
7
28.0
Mathematics
28.3
22
32
25
27.5
2010-11
33+
Average
Class
Size
1-22
29.2
29
54
6
7
28.5
2
61
19
Number of Classrooms
23-32
96
76
Number of Classrooms
23-32
33+
Science
30.2
2
41
20
27.3
2
60
1
29.6
5
51
4
Social Science
30.3
5
39
16
25.9
2
51
1
29.1
0
50
13
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III. SCHOOL CLIMATE…
School Safety Plan (School Year 2010-2011)
This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan.
Date of Last Review/Update: Spring 2011
Date Last Discussed with Staff: Fall 2011
In 2006, Mira Costa instituted a School Safety Committee, which is comprised of faculty, staff, and one administrator. The immediate goals of the
School Safety Committee include:

Evaluate and replenish first aid and disaster preparedness supplies in each Mira Costa classroom;

Evaluate and replenish emergency preparedness and safety supplies in the large storage bins that serve the entire campus in the event of a
local disaster;

Implement a minimum of two lockdowns (including during snack and lunch break), an earthquake drill, and two fire drills;

Update the School Safety Plan to ensure compliance with State laws;

Include District classified employees to assist in disaster drills.
In conjunction with the School Safety Committee, the administration at Mira Costa continues to improve emergency preparedness methods and
communication with faculty, staff, and local first responders. The administration embraces a philosophy of continuous improvement of safety and
security measures at Mira Costa.
In 2011, Mira Costa:

Replenished first aid and disaster preparedness supplies in each Mira Costa classroom;

Updated the School Safety Plan to ensure compliance with State laws;

Evaluated and replenished emergency preparedness and safety supplies for the Search and Rescue Team;

Began implementation of a minimum of two lockdowns (including during snack and lunch break), an earthquake drill, and two fire drills.
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.
Mira Costa High School
All Schools in the District
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Number of Suspensions
3.7
2.2
1.9
1.7
1.0
1.0
Number of Expulsions
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
IV. SCHOOL FACILITIES…
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2011-2012)
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.
It is critical that school facilities ensure basic safety and security for all students and staff and provide the foundation and structure necessary to
maximize student learning. The Manhattan Beach community recognizes the positive correlation between excellent school facilities and student
learning. Bond measures A, M, and BB were passed in 1995, 2000, and 2008, respectively. The first two measures supported the building of a new
middle school and modernization of several school sites. Measure BB will provide new, state-of-the-art science and academic classrooms at Mira
Costa High School and fund new career technical education and arts facilities. In addition, upgrades will occur in the areas of plumbing, restrooms,
overall campus safety, energy efficiency, and student support services. The District’s Maintenance and Operations staff makes every effort to maintain
safe, clean, and attractive facilities that support the teaching and learning process. None of the emergency facilities needs specified in Education Code
§17592.72(c)(1) exists at any of the school sites in the District.
Mira Costa High School has 110 classrooms, a library, and a gym that were built in 1950. All of the classrooms were modernized during the years
2000-2004. A new twelve-classroom and student services building (including administrative offices) was built during 2002-2004. The gym underwent
renovations during the 2007-2008 year. In 2006, the district completed the rewiring of all classrooms to ensure that students and teachers are able to
hear announcements, bells, and alarms. In the summer of 2007 a new turf field was installed, along with renovations to the tartan track surface. Also
during the summer of 2007 a Math and Science technology lab was created in the middle of campus for use by those departments. The library
underwent renovations during the summer of 2008.
With the passage of Manhattan Beach Bond BB in 2008, MBUSD received approval from the voters to fund a set of improvement and modernization
projects for the Mira Costa High School campus. General goals for the master plan include replacing outdated and unsafe facilities, clustering
programs on campus with more effective adjacencies, improving heating and ventilation in select buildings, upgrading campus power and IT
infrastructure, improving food service distribution, improving campus safety, and providing a central open space where all students may gather for
school spirit activities. The highest priority is a new building to house math and science classrooms and labs. The official groundbreaking ceremony
for this phase one project took place December 16, 2011. Also in 2011, the auditorium lobby was renovated with an all new interior and extensive
water-proofing of its windows. Funding for this project was provided primarily by donations from the Manhattan Beach Property Owners Association.
The school has a complete School Safety Plan that outlines procedures for all types of emergency situations (fire, earthquake, lockdown, etc). We have
campus security on campus before, during, and after school. Once school starts, visitors are expected to check in at the administration office.
Additional exterior lighting and upgrades to existing perimeter fences and gates are included in the scope of the Bond BB project as well.
The campus is well maintained. Cleanliness and safety issues are addressed daily by both District and site maintenance staff that are responsive to all
needs, including many special events and class schedules. The District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides
state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building
components. Typically, these upgrades include roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, and interior or exterior painting.
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School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2011-2012)
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.
Date of Inspection: December 14, 2011
Repair Status
System Inspected
Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
Exemplary
Good
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC,
Sewer
N/A
X
Interior: Interior Surfaces
N/A
X
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness,
Pest/Vermin Infestation
N/A
X
Electrical: Electrical
N/A
X
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms,
Sinks/Fountains
N/A
X
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials
N/A
X
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs
N/A
X
External: Playgrounds/School Grounds,
Windows/Doors/Gates/Fences
N/A
X
Overall Summary
Fair
Poor
X
N/A
V. 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 Dataquest web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
Mira Costa
Teachers
District
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2010-11
With Full Credential
99
100
94
301
Without Full Credential
0
0
0
0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
2
2
2
2
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 year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments
includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.
Indicator
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners
2
1
1
Total Teacher Misassignments
2
1
1
Vacant Teacher Positions
0
0
0
Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2010-2011)
This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by Highly Qualified Teachers as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA), in a school, in all schools in the district, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. High poverty schools are
defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those
with student eligibility of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required
under the ESEA can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.
Location of Classes
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
Mira Costa High School
96.02%
3.98%
All Schools in District
96.49%
3.51%
High-Poverty Schools in District
N/A
N/A
Low-Poverty Schools in District
96.49%
3.51%
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VI. SUPPORT STAFF…
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2010-2011)
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.
Average Number of
Students per
Academic Counselor
Number of FTE
Assigned to School
Title
Academic Counselor
7.0
337
Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development)
N/A
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)
1.0
N/A
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)
N/A
Psychologist
1.8
N/A
Social Worker
N/A
Nurse
N/A
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist
1.0
N/A
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)
N/A
Other
N/A
VII. STUDENT PERFORMANCE…
California Standards Tests
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including the California Standards Tests (CSTs); the California
Modified Assessment (CMA), and the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). The assessments under the STAR program show how well
students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven;
science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. The CAPA includes ELA and
mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities
whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The CMA is an alternate
assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven, mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I,
and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude
them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. On each of these
assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance
level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the CDE Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web site at
http://star.cde.ca.gov.
Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or
performance of any individual student.
Standardized Testing and Reporting 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).
English-Language Arts
Mira Costa
District
State
Grade
Level
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
9
90
90
92
90
89
92
50
54
55
10
77
82
86
77
82
85
44
45
48
11
72
73
83
72
72
82
40
43
45
88
49
Mira Costa (Grades 9-11)
80
82
86
District (Grades 2-11)
86
87
2010-11
State (Grades 2-11)
52
54
Mathematics
Mira Costa (Grades 9-11)
All Math
District (Grades 2-11)
State (Grades 2-11)
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
59
66
68
78
81
81
46
48
50
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Standardized Testing and Reporting 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).
Science
Mira Costa (Grades 9-11)
District (Grades 5, 8-11)
State (Grades 5, 8-11)
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
75
83
88
83
88
91
50
54
57
History- Social Science
Mira Costa (Grades 9-11)
District (Grades 9-11)
State (Grades 9-11)
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
74
77
82
76
78
84
41
44
48
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Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group (School Year 2010-2011)
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. Note: * Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or fewer because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or privacy protection.
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Group
English-Language
Arts
Mathematics
Science
History-Social
Science
88
81
91
84
All Students in the District
All Students at Mira Costa High School
86
68
88
82
African American
79
45
68
65
*
*
*
*
86
77
93
88
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
86
86
*
91
Hispanic or Latino
82
57
72
74
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
91
91
*
*
White (Not Hispanic)
87
69
91
84
Male
83
70
88
84
Female
89
66
88
79
Multiple or No Answer
93
76
92
78
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
77
56
81
73
*
*
*
*
42
34
59
41
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
California High School Exit Examination
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results of the exam are also
used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics in order to compute
the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designations as required by the federal NCLB Act of 2001. Detailed information regarding CAHSEE results can be
found at the CDE California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number
of students tested is ten or fewer, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In
no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.
CAHSEE Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the percent Proficient or Advanced level of tenth grade students taking the CAHSEE for the first time in ELA and mathematics.
Mira Costa
Grade Level
District
State
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
English Language Arts
88
89
84
87
88
84
52
54
59
Mathematics
86
90
89
86
89
88
53
54
56
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CAHSEE Results by Performance Level for Student Groups – (School Year 2010-2011)
This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each performance level in ELA and mathematics for the most recent year.
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Group
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
All Students in the District
16
25
59
12
40
48
All Students at Mira Costa High School
16
25
59
11
40
49
Male
20
27
53
11
36
53
Female
12
23
65
12
44
44
African American
28
31
41
22
50
28
American Indian or Alaskan Native
*
*
*
*
*
*
15
21
64
3
21
75
*
*
*
*
*
*
27
33
40
21
52
27
*
*
*
*
*
*
White (not Hispanic)
14
24
63
10
41
49
Multiple or No Response
8
23
69
*
15
85
English Learners
*
*
*
*
*
*
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Students with Disabilities
*
*
*
*
*
*
59
31
10
51
38
10
California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2010-2011)
The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students
meeting fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district
and state levels, may be found on the CDE Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: Scores are not shown when the
number of students tested is ten or fewer because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case
shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.
Percent of Students Meeting Health Fitness Zones
Mira Costa
Grade
Level
9
Districtwide
Statewide
Total
6 out of 6
HFZ
5 out of 6
HFZ
Total
6 out of 6
HFZ
5 out of 6
HFZ
Total
6 out of 6
HFZ
5 out of 6
HFZ
82.5
63.7
18.8
82.4
63.7
18.7
59.4
36.8
22.6
VIII. ACCOUNTABILITY…
Academic Performance Index (API)
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 on the CDE Academic Performance Index (API)
Web page 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 one to ten. A statewide rank of one means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all
schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten 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 one means that the
school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of ten
means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.
API Rank
2008
2009
2010
Statewide
10
10
10
Similar Schools
7
7
8
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Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group- Three-Year Comparison
This table displays, by numerically significant student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API
score. * Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or fewer because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy or privacy protection.
Group
Actual API Change
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
All Students at Mira Costa
8
26
12
African American
*
*
*
American Indian or Alaska Native
*
*
*
Asian
-2
3
16
Filipino
*
*
*
Hispanic or Latino
3
30
27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
*
*
*
13
33
1
Multiple or No Response
*
-34
*
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
*
*
*
English Learners
*
*
*
Students with Disabilities
5
17
10
White (Not Hispanic)
Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group- 2011 Growth API Comparison
This table displays, by student group, the 2011 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. * Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10
or fewer because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection.
Group
2011 Growth API
School
LEA
State
All Students
911
932
778
African American
845
853
696
*
*
733
Asian
936
964
898
Filipino
936
947
859
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic or Latino
883
900
729
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
929
932
764
White (Not Hispanic)
917
934
845
Multiple Races or No Response
960
966
836
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
836
837
726
*
848
707
719
778
595
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
The federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
criteria:
 Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts and mathematics
 Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts and mathematics
 API as an additional indicator
 Graduation rate (for secondary schools)
Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found on the Adequate
Yearly Progress (AYP) web page http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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Mira Costa High School
Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2010-2011)
This table displays an indication of whether the school and District made AYP overall and whether the school and the District met each of the AYP criteria.
“Yes” Met 2011 AYP Criteria
“No” Did not meet 2011 AYP Criteria
AYP Criteria
Mira Costa
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
No
API
Yes
Yes
Graduation Rate
Yes
Yes
Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2011-2012)
Schools and districts receiving Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make Adequate Yearly Progress (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 Adequate Yearly Progress Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.
Indicator
Mira Costa
District
Not in PI
Not in PI
First Year of Program Improvement Implementation
N/A
N/A
Year in Program Improvement
N/A
N/A
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
N/A
Not in PI
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
N/A
N/A
Program Improvement Status
VIII. SCHOOL COMPLETION AND POSTSECONDARY PREPARATION…
Admission Requirements for California Public Universities
University of California
Admission requirements for the university of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the
state’s high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the
UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions
requirements please visit the General Admissions Information Web page at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/general.html.
California State University
Admission requirements for the California State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in
specified courses and test scores; and graduation form high school. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live
outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria)
for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that
are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the Undergraduate Admissions & Requirements
Web page at http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/admreq.shtml.
Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate
This table displays the school's one-year dropout and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data are available. 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 DataQuest
Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
Indicator
Mira Costa
District
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
Dropout Rate (1-year)
1.3
0.7
0.5
1.3
0.8
0.5
4.9
5.7
4.6
Graduation Rate
97.3
95.94
94.49
97.31
95.63
94.52
80.21
78.59
80.44
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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2008-09
State
2009-10
2007-08
Mira Costa High School
Completion of High School Graduation Requirements
Students in California public schools must pass both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the CAHSEE to receive a high school diploma. For
students who began the 2010-11 school year in grade 12 this table displays by student group the percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for
grade 12 completion.
Graduating Class of 2011
Group
Mira Costa
District
State
96.2%
96.2%
---
African American
77%
77%
---
American Indian or Alaska Native
84%
84%
---
Asian
98%
98%
---
Filipino
100%
100%
---
Hispanic or Latino
91%
91%
---
All Students
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
100%
100%
---
White (Not Hispanic)
97.5%
97.5%
---
Multiple or No Response
100%
100%
---
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
89%
89%
---
English Learners
79%
79%
---
Students with Disabilities
85%
85%
---
Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2010-2011)
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.
Based on CBEDS data for the 2010-11 school year, 321 students were enrolled in career-technical education courses. Students have the opportunity
to take completer courses in several areas. Completer courses are those that afford students the opportunity to earn a living in the field related to
the curriculum of the course and require two prerequisite courses. At Mira Costa they include: AP Java Computer Science, Advanced Fashion Arts 38, Vocational Cabinet Making, Video Production 7-8, and Broadcast Journalism 3-4. However, other programs at completer levels are available at
the SoCal ROC campus nearby. Students have free transportation to the SoCal ROC campus from Mira Costa. Each Mira Costa student has a FourYear Plan, developed with an academic counselor, to encourage and support post-secondary plans and goals.
Mira Costa High School offers a wide variety of courses specifically focused on career preparation and/or preparation for work. All these courses are
accepted for elective credit toward graduation.
Business Education
Introduction to Internet/Website Design
Media Design
Video/Game Design and Development
3D Graphics Programming
Home Economics
Industrial Arts
Furniture/Cabinet Making 1-8
Vocational Cabinet Making
Wood 1-2
Advanced Fashion in the Arts 3-6
*Fashion in the Arts 1-2
Arts
*Music Theory
*Appreciating the Arts
*Choral Music
Professional Dance
*Art Production for Theatre
Theatre Management
*La Vista
*String Orchestra
* Classes that meet the UC/CSU a-g requirements
Students work with guidance counselors to select courses that best meet their interests in career and college preparation. Mira Costa High School
has comprehensive College and Career Counseling programs that help students prepare for a variety of postsecondary opportunities. Mira Costa’s
College Fair is routinely attended by over 3,000 students from the South Bay. In addition to college fairs, the Chamber of Commerce works with the
high school to sponsor job fairs and career days, when local employers and professionals visit the high school to promote employment opportunities
and the professional preparation they require.
All students attend classes with rigorous curriculum aligned to state and local standards. The school’s daily bulletin and website post important dates
related to registration and College and Career Center speakers. All courses are listed in the Course Description Book, available online. Student
progress is closely monitored by teachers and administrators to ensure that students are on track for meeting all graduation requirements. All
vocational and technical classes are taught by highly qualified teachers, experienced and credentialed in their subject area. Teachers participate in
ongoing staff development related to program articulation and the implementation of appropriate standards.
A variety of strategies are used to address needs of special populations. These strategies include support from instructional assistants, assistive
technology, job coaches, professional development for teachers, and alternative forms of assessment.
The Southern California Regional Occupation Center (SoCal ROC) significantly widens the vocational education opportunities for all students,
particularly in the areas of non-traditional training and employment. Access to SoCal ROC gives students the opportunity to explore non-traditional
opportunities without the social constraints of their home campus and classrooms. Career Counselors and Guidance Counselors are well-versed in
the SoCal ROC offerings, which include such diverse courses as Aircraft Mechanics, Custom Auto Upholstery, Mobile Electronics, Digital Graphics
and Publishing, and Internetworking (Cisco Academy). A representative from SoCal ROC, Pat Morrow, visits campus frequently to talk to various
classes about the offerings and how to sign up for the classes that are offered through SoCal ROC. The faculty from both institutions provides formal
and informal technical assistance. In some cases, SoCal ROC classes are taught on the Mira Costa campus. Secondary technical skill standards
are aligned to post-secondary standards. Also, students have ready access to El Camino Community College to earn high school and college-level
credits.
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Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2010-2011)
This table displays information about participation in the school’s career technical education (CTE) programs.
CTE Program
Participation
791
Indicator
Number of Mira Costa’s pupils participating in CTE
Percent of Mira Costa’s pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma
32%
Percent of CTE courses sequenced or articulated between Mira Costa and institutions of postsecondary education
8
Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission (School Year 2010-2011)
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 DataQuest website at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
Indicator
Percent
2010-11 Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission
85.0
2009-10 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission
84.0
Advanced Placement Courses (School Year 2010-2011)
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 on the CDE DataQuest Web page at
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest.
Number of AP Courses Offered
Number of Classes
Percent of Students in
AP Courses
Computer Science
1
1
N/A
31
English
1
4
N/A
122
Subject
Enrollment
Fine and Performing Arts
3
7
N/A
102
Foreign Language
2
3
N/A
84
Mathematics
3
12
N/A
382
Science
4
12
N/A
371
Social Science
4
14
N/A
392
All AP Courses
18
53
27%
1,484
IX. INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
Professional Development
This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District recognizes the importance of offering high quality staff development opportunities for all personnel.
During the 2010-2011 school year, the District provided one contractual staff development day and the equivalent of two voluntary staff development
days for all classroom teachers. Throughout the academic year, professional development activities focus on student achievement by providing staff
with opportunities to learn skills and strategies they can implement that will facilitate all students in meeting the standards. In addition, the faculty
examines performance data and identifies gaps in student learning on a regular basis. Additional areas of focus for staff development have included
designing and modifying curriculum, improving instructional strategies, differentiating instruction, meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities,
including autism, and several other topics. Through District and site funding to provide professional growth, teachers and other staff have opportunities
to attend conferences, participate in workshops, and observe other teachers. In addition, staff development opportunities are provided by the District
and individual school sites both during the day and outside of school hours.
To assist in determining focus areas for professional development, teachers completed a District staff development needs survey. The data gleaned
from this survey provides information about the areas teachers defined as being important to their professional growth.
Manhattan Beach Unified School District is a member of the South Bay Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Consortium. The BTSA
program provides mentoring for first and second year educators new to the teaching profession as a critical component of the teacher credentialing
process. Teachers in this program attend a variety of training opportunities and are coached and supported by their mentor teacher.
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X. SCHOOL FINANCES…
Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2009-2010)
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 school
expenditures can be found at the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per Pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and teacher salaries can be
found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
Total Expenditures
Per Pupil
Expenditures Per
Pupil (Supplemental)
Average Teacher
Salary
$2,617.73
Expenditures Per
Pupil (Basic)
$4,901.81
School Site
$7,519.54
District
$7,467.30
$2,456.24
$5,011.06
$67,160.00
.70%
6.6%
-2.18%
2.5%
State
---
---
$5,455
$66,511
Percent Difference – School Site and State
---
---
-10.14%
3.5%
Level
Percent Difference – School Site and District
$68,861.28
Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2009-2010)
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 based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries can be found at the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web
page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
Fiscal Year 2009-2010
Category
MBUSD
State Average For Districts
In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary
$44,564
$41,284
Mid-Range Teacher Salary
$68,200
$65,173
Highest Teacher Salary
$82,678
$83,460
Average Principal Salary (Elementary School)
$104,640
$102,834
Average Principal Salary (Middle School)
$111,768
$108,953
Average Principal Salary (High School)
$126,180
$118,384
Superintendent Salary
$213,988
$179,397
Percentage of Budget for Teacher Salaries
41.0%
40.0%
Percentage of Budget for Administrative Salaries
5.0%
6.0%
Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2010-2011)
This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at MBUSD schools and funded through either categorical or
other sources.
Funding Source
Services Funded
District Amount
Beach Cities Health District
PE instruction, counseling, health assistants, and substance abuse prevention
$268,660
Economic Impact Aid (ELL)
Curriculum and instruction for students identified as second language learners
$71,604
Instructional Materials Lottery
Revenue (K-12)
Instructional materials support (Proposition 20)
$131,805
Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation
Non-profit organization that contributes to athletics, physical education, and certain academic
enrichment programs of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District
$255,381
Manhattan Beach Education
Foundation
Non-profit organization that provides approximately $4.4 million annually to pay for a variety of
critical programs that would not be possible through public funding
PTA / PTSA
Support through volunteer and fundraising efforts to secure for all children the highest advantages
in academic, physical, and social education
$470,916
State Lottery Revenue
A portion of state lottery revenue is distributed to school districts for the purpose of enhancing
instruction for pupils.
$808,597
Title I, Part A - Accountability
Federal funds used at MCHS to target assistance for students who have been identified as failing,
or most at risk of failing, the state’s academic content standards
$108,445
Title II, Part A - Improving Teacher
Quality
Federal program that focuses on preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and
administrators
$100,274
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Mira Costa High School
XI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS…
Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District places a high value on the quality, condition, and availability of textbooks for all students. Textbooks and ancillary materials in core academic areas are selected
with a strong focus toward alignment to state and District standards. New adoptions follow the recommendations of the District’s instructional materials adoption committees, comprised of District teachers,
administrators, parents, and students who spend hours reviewing, discussing, and evaluating all new materials. Textbooks are provided for all students in all grade levels in each of the core subject areas.
Manhattan Beach Unified School District recognizes that comprehensive library/multimedia centers are an integral part of the school culture. Over the past several years, with state and local monies, MBUSD
has placed a high priority on purchasing library materials that enrich the classroom curriculum as well as provide a wide array of reference and recreational reading for students. Multimedia centers and
computer labs are available at all sites and, at most sites, integrated into the library. The District libraries and computer centers are staffed by trained specialists.
This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at this school and Districtwide, and information about the school’s use
of any supplementary curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.
Grade
Level
Core Curriculum Area
Textbook Title
Adoption/
Implementation
Dates
Publisher
Selected From SBE Standards-Based
Ratio of Textbooks
Materials (K-8) or Adopted by Local
Per Pupil
Governing Board Consistent with State
Textbook Adoption Cycle (9-12)
English-Language Arts
State Board Adoption Cycle 2002-2008
Open Court
SRA/McGraw-Hill
Spring/Fall 2002
1 set/class (K-1 Big Books)
1:1 (Grades 1-5)
Language of Literature
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 1998
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Core literature books as defined by course
---
---
1:1
Yes
English
Core literature books as defined by course
---
---
1:1
Yes
K
Social Studies
Our World – Now and Long Ago
Harcourt School Publishers
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
1
Social Studies
School and Family, Level 1
Houghton Mifflin
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
K-5
Language Arts
6-8
English
9-12
History-Social Science
Yes
The State Board adopted the 2002 edition of
this text. MBMS is utilizing the 1997 edition.
State Board Adoption Cycle 2006-2012
2
Social Studies
Neighborhoods, Level 2
Houghton Mifflin
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
3
Social Studies
Communities, Level 3
Houghton Mifflin
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
4
Social Studies
California Studies, Level 4
Houghton Mifflin
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
5
Social Studies
The United States, Making a New Nation
Harcourt School Publishers
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
6
Humanities/Social Studies 6
World History, Ancient Civilizations
Holt, Rinehart, & Winston
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
7
Social Science 7
Medieval and Early Modern Times
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
8
Social Science 8
The American Journey to WWI
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
9-12
Geography (Elective)
World Geography: Building a Global Perspective
Pearson Prentice Hall
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
n/a
9-12
Introduction to Law (Elective)
Street Law
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
n/a
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
n/a
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
9-12
Psychology (Elective)
Introduction to Psychology
10
Modern World History
World History: The Modern Era
World History
International Thomson
Publishing
Pearson Prentice Hall
McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Modern World History CP
World History: The Modern Era
Pearson Prentice Hall
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
European History AP
Western Civilization
Thomson-Wadsworth
Spring/Fall 2003
1:1
n/a
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Grade
Level
11
12
Core Curriculum Area
Textbook Title
Publisher
Adoption/
Implementation
Dates
Selected From SBE Standards-Based
Ratio of Textbooks
Materials (K-8) or Adopted by Local
Per Pupil
Governing Board Consistent with State
Textbook Adoption Cycle (9-12)
U.S. History 1-2
The American Vision
American History 2
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill Contemporary
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
U.S. History CP
The American Vision
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
U.S. History AP
Nation of Nations
McGraw-Hill
Spring/Fall 2006
1:1
n/a
American Government
Magruder’s American Government
American Civics and Government
Pearson Prentice Hall
McGraw-Hill Contemporary
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
American Government CP
Magruder’s American Government
Pearson Prentice Hall
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
American Government AP
American Government, 9th Edition
Houghton Mifflin
Spring/Fall 2005
1:1
n/a
Economics
Economics Today and Tomorrow
Glencoe
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
Economics CP
Economics: Principles in Action
Pearson Prentice Hall
5-17-06/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
Spring/Fall 2004
1:1
n/a
th
Economics AP
Microeconomics, McConnell & Brue, 16 Edition
McGraw Hill
K-3
Math
Saxon Math K California
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Spring/Fall 2010
1:1 (consumables)
Yes
4-5
Math
Saxon Math
Saxon
Spring/Fall 2001
1:1 (consumables)
Yes
Math 6
Concepts and Skills, Course 1
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 +1 set/classroom (MS)
Yes
Math 7
Pre Algebra
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 +1 set/classroom (MS)
Yes
Pre Algebra, Course 1
Concepts and Skills, Course 2
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 +1 set/classroom (MS)
Yes
Yes
Mathematics
6-12
9-12
State Board Adoption Cycle 2001-2007
Pre Algebra, Course 2 (gr. 7 only)
Structure and Method
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 +1 set/classroom (MS)
1:1 (HS)
Pre Algebra, Course 2
Concepts and Skills, Course 2
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
Algebra ABCD
Algebra I
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
Algebra I
Structure and Method, Book 1
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (MS)
Yes
Algebra I
Algebra I
McDougall Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
Geometry
Basic Geometry
Geometry
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
Applied Geometry
Informal Geometry
Prentice Hall
Spring 2008/TBD
N/A
Yes
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Algebra 2
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
Trigonometry
th
Trigonometry 7 Edition
st
Pre Calculus
Precalculus with Limits, 1 Edition
Houghton Mifflin
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
Calculus AP
Calculus
Larson, Hostetler, Edwards
Spring/Fall 2002
1:1 (HS)
Yes
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2008
1:1 +1 set/classroom (HS)
Yes
W. H. Freeman & Co.
Spring/Fall 2003
1:1 (HS)
Yes
Wiley Publishers
Spring/Fall 2003
1:1 (HS)
Yes
Probability and Statistics
Statistics AP
Computer Science AP
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
th
Understanding Basic Statistics, 4 Edition
The Practice of Statistics, TI-83/89 Graphing
Calculator Enhanced
Computer Concepts with Java Essentials
Computer Concepts with Java Essentials –
AP Computer Science Study Guide
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Grade
Level
Core Curriculum Area
Textbook Title
Publisher
Adoption/
Implementation
Dates
Selected From SBE Standards-Based
Ratio of Textbooks
Materials (K-8) or Adopted by Local
Per Pupil
Governing Board Consistent with State
Textbook Adoption Cycle (9-12)
Yes
Science
State Board Adoption Cycle 2000-2006
Science
Science
McGraw-Hill
Spring/Fall 2008
1 set/class (K Big Books)
1:1 (Grades 1-5)
6
Science 6
Earth Science
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
7
Science 7
Life Science
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
8
Science 8
Physical Science
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
Astronomy
Explorations-An Introduction to Astronomy, 4th
Edition
McGraw-Hill
Spring/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
Biology
Biology-California Edition
Pearson-Prentice Hall
Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
Biology CP
Biology-Honors
Biology
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
Campbell
Spring/Fall 2006
1:1
Yes
Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Spring/Fall 2000
1:1
Yes
Houghton Mifflin
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
K-5
9-12
th
Biology AP
Biology, 7 Edition
Chemistry
Holt Chemistry: Visualizing Matter
th
Chemistry-Honors
Introductory Chemistry, 6 Edition
Chemistry CP
Chemistry-Matter and Change, California Edition
Glencoe
2007
1:1
Yes
Chemistry AP
Zumdahl Chemistry
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 1997
1:1
Yes
Earth Science
Earth Science – California Edition
Pearson Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
Fall 2011
1:1
Yes
Environmental Science AP
th
Earth as a Living Planet, 8 Edition
th
John Wiley & Sons
Marine Science
Marine Biology, 6 Edition
McGraw-Hill
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
Physics
Physics-Honors
Physics AP
Physics, 3rd Edition
Pearson Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
Yes
Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Wiley
Spring/Fall 2007
2:1
Foreign Language
7-8
9-12
Chinese I, II
Discovering Chinese
Better Chinese
French I, II
Discovering French, Level 1 (Bleu)
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
Yes
State Board Adoption Cycle 2004-2012
Fall 2011
1:1
Yes
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
Spanish I, II
¡En Español!
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1 +1 set/classroom
Yes
French 1-2
Discovering French Nouveau! (Level 1, Bleu)
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
French 3-4
Discovering French Nouveau! (Level 2, Blanc)
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
French 5-6
Discovering French Nouveau! (Level 3, Rouge)
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
French 7-8
Face-à-face
Vista Higher Learning
Fall 2011
1:1
Yes
French 9-10 AP
Applications Pratiques de la Langue Francaise
AP French, A Guide for the Language Course
Preparing for the Language Examination (AP French)
Wayside Publishing
Longman Publishing Group
Addison, Wesley, Longman
Spring/Fall 1990
Spring/Fall 1992
Spring/Fall 1998
1:1
1:1
1:1
Latin 1-2
First Year Latin
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 1992
4:1
Latin 3-4
Second Year Latin
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 1992
2:1
Latin 5-6
Third Year Latin
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 1992
1:1
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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MBUSD chose to maintain use of existing
instructional materials as they continue to
meet curriculum needs.
Mira Costa High School
Grade
Level
9-12
Core Curriculum Area
Textbook Title
Adoption/
Implementation
Dates
Publisher
Selected From SBE Standards-Based
Ratio of Textbooks
Materials (K-8) or Adopted by Local
Per Pupil
Governing Board Consistent with State
Textbook Adoption Cycle (9-12)
Latin 7-8
Fourth Year Latin
Prentice Hall
Spring/Fall 1992
1:1
Spanish 1-2
¡En Español!, Level 1
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
Spanish 3-4
¡En Español!, Level 2
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
2:1
Yes
Spanish 5-6
¡En Español!, Level 3
McDougal Littell/H-Mifflin
5-18-05/Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
Spanish 7-8
Imagina Español Sin Barreras
Vista Higher Learning
Spring/Fall 2011
1:1
Yes
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
- Honors
Tesoro Literario
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Spanish 9-10 AP
Reflejos
Houghton Mifflin
Fall 2005
1:1
Yes
Spanish Literature 11-12 AP
Abriendo Puertas Tomo I, Tomo II
McDougal Littell
Spring/Fall 2003
1:1
Yes
Spring/Fall 1999
2:1
Health
5
Family Life Program
7
Family Life Program
7-8
Health Education
9-12
Health Education
State Board Adoption Cycle 2005-2013
(Video) Just Around the Corner for Girls
(Video) Just Around the Corner for Boys
(Video) Puberty for Girls: Amazing Changes
Inside and Out
(Video) Puberty for Boys: Amazing Changes
Inside and Out
Positive Prevention – HIV/STD Education for
California Youth (Middle School)
Positive Prevention – HIV/STD Education for
California Youth (High School)
San Bernardino
Superintendent of Schools
San Bernardino
Superintendent of Schools
Lifetime Health
Holt, Reinhart & Winston
Marsh Media
9-22-05/Spr 2006
n/a
n/a
United Learning
3-15-06/Spr 2006
n/a
n/a
8-24-06/Fall 2006
n/a
n/a
8-24-06/Fall 2006
n/a
n/a
Spring/Fall 2007
1:1
n/a
Visual and Performing Arts
9-12
th
Music Appreciation
The Enjoyment of Music, 11 Edition
MBUSD chose to maintain use of existing instructional
materials as they continue to meet curriculum needs.
W.W. Norton & Company,
Inc.
State Board Adoption Cycle 2005-2013
Fall 2011
1:1
n/a
Science Laboratory Equipment
Lab equipment is available for all students at Mira Costa High School who are enrolled in science courses.
Course
Astronomy
Description of Available Equipment
Telescopes, laptops, software, Internet, star charts
Biology, Biology CP, Biology AP
Microscopes, slides, consumables – dissection materials, reagents, indicators, glassware (meets AP required labs)
Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Chemistry AP
Glassware, stocked chemistry storage room, balances, hotplates, Bunsen burners, scales (meets AP required labs)
Earth Science
Rock/mineral collections, chemicals, topography maps, GPS
Marine Science
Consumables – dissection materials
Physics, Physics Honors, Physics AP
Laptops, software, probes, power supplies, data collection suites (meets AP required labs)
Physiology
Consumables – dissection materials, indicators, microscopes, slides, glassware
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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Mira Costa High School