Palisade Glacier High School Sugar Loaf Rd. • Big Pine, CA 93513 • (760) 938-2001 • Grades 9-12 Betsy McDonald, Principal
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2013-14 School Accountability Report Card Published During the 2014-15 School Year ----{iSARC_DLogo}---Bishop Unified School District 301 N. Fowler Street Bishop, CA 93514 (760) 872-1060 www.bishopschools.org District Governing Board
MISSION STATEMENT Palisade Glacier High School (PGHS) is dedicated to providing an opportunity for all students, including credit deficient students and those who desire an accelerated graduation track, to learn in a safe, rigorous, yet caring learning environment that incorporates and values differentiated/individualized instruction to address the learning styles and needs of every student. In addition, PGHS is committed to providing stellar support services and strategies to address and negate at-risk behaviors and support our goal of sending our students equipped to compete and succeed in the global society of the 21st Century.
Eric Richman Kathy Zack Trina Orrill Taylor Ludwick Joshua Nicholson District Administration Barry Simpson Superintendent Heather Carr Principal - Elm, Pine and Community Day School 2 Gretchen Skrotzki Asst. Principal - Elm, Pine and Community Day School 2 Pat Twomey Principal - Home Street and Community Day School
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY Palisade Glacier High School provides an alternative program by which high school students may earn their diplomas. The program primarily addresses the students’ academic needs, but it also provides a setting where individual needs can be more readily addressed. By developing an interactive relationship between staff and each young adult, we help each student establish attainable goals and a positive purpose in life. Accountability for success lies with the individual student. The staff encourages responsibility through positive reinforcement of academic achievement, positive social interaction and personal growth and accomplishment. We feel that a responsible student will acquire the attitudes and abilities necessary to become a positive and productive member of the community and the larger society.
SCHOOL PROFILE Palisade Glacier High School is located west of the Eastern Sierra town of Big Pine and serves students in grades nine through twelve following a traditional calendar. The majority of our students are 11th and 12th graders with a spectrum of credit deficiencies. In addition, we also have students who are on track to graduate on time or sometimes even up to a year early. Focus on individual progress and achievement and excellence in learning is a hallmark of our school. We do not accept work for credit below C quality. In addition to core academic classes, we offer vocational and fine arts courses such as Digital Media, Culinary/Greenhouse, guitar and Paiute language.
Derek Moisant Asst. Principal - Home Street and Community Day School Randy Cook Principal - Bishop High and Community Day School 3 Dave Kalk Asst. Principal - Bishop High and Community Day School 3 Betsy McDonald Principal - Palisade Glacier High School, Bishop Independent Study and Keith Bright High School
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About the SARC
A. Conditions of Learning
Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.
State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): • Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; • Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and • School facilities are maintained in good repair.
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For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. View this SARC online at the school and/or LEA Web sites. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school at (760) 938-2001. 2013-14 Student Enrollment by Grade Level Grade Level
Number of Students
Gr. 9--
3
Gr. 10-
7
Gr. 11-
11
Gr. 12-
6
Total--
27
Palisade Glacier High School
12-13 13-14 14-15
Fully Credentialed
3
3
3
Without Full Credential
0
0
0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
0
0
0
Bishop Unified School District
12-13 13-14 14-15
Fully Credentialed
♦
♦
3
Without Full Credential
♦
♦
0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
♦
♦
1
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions at this School
2013-14 Student Enrollment by Group Group
Teacher Credentials
Percent of Total Enrollment
Palisade Glacier High School
12-13
13-14
14-15
Teachers of English Learners
0
0
0
Total Teacher Misassignments
0
0
0
Vacant Teacher Positions
0
0
0
*
“Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.
Black or African American-------
0.0
American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian-------
33.3 3.7
Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
Filipino-------
0.0
2013-14 Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
Hispanic or Latino-------
33.3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.7
White
25.9
Two or More Races
0.0
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
77.8
All Schools
97.55
2.45
English Learners
7.4
High-Poverty Schools
97.22
2.78
Students with Disabilities
7.4
Low-Poverty Schools
100.00
0.00
Location of Classes This School
Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
100.00
0.00
Districtwide
*
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Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
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 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program.
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Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2014-15) All textbooks used in the core curriculum at Bishop Union High School are aligned to the California Content Standards and Frameworks. Standards-based instructional materials are approved by the district's Board of Trustees. The district follows the State Board of Education's six-year adoption cycle for core content materials and the eight-year cycle for textbook adoptions in foreign language, visual and performing arts, and health. On Thursday, September 18, 2014 the Bishop Unified School District's Board of Trustees held a public hearing to certify the extent to which textbooks and instructional materials have been provided to students. The Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 9/18/14 which certifies as required by Education Code §60119 (1) that textbooks and instructional materials were provided to all students, including English learners, in the district to the extent that each pupil has a textbook or instructional materials, or both, to use in class and to take home, (2) sufficient textbooks and instructional materials were provided to each student, including English learners, that are aligned to the academic content standards and consistent with the cycles and content of the curriculum frameworks in math, science, history-social science, and English/language arts, (3) sufficient textbooks or instructional materials were provided to each pupil enrolled in foreign language or health classes, and (4) In addition to core subject areas, districts are required to disclose in their SARCs the sufficiency of instructional materials used for their visual/performing arts curricula. During the 2013-2014 school year, Bishop Unified School District did not offer visual/performing arts classes and therefore did not require the distribution of respective textbooks and instructional materials.
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Year and month in which data were collected: September 2014 Core Curriculum Area
Textbooks and Instructional Materials/Year of Adoption
Reading/Language Arts The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
Mathematics The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
2010 Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Holt Literature & Language Arts 2008 Holt McDougal, Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2 2005 Holt McDougal, Algebra: Structure and Method, Book 1 2004 McDougal Littell, Geometry Pearson Common Core 2014 2007 AGS, Biology - Cycles of Life
Science The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
2005 AGS, Physical Science 2007 Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Modern Biology
History-Social Science The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
2004 Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Science & Technology Earth, Life, Physical Science 2006 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Economics: Today and Tomorrow 2006 Globe Pearson, Economics 2005 McDougal Littell, The Americans 2006 Pearson Prentice Hall, World History: The Modern World
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School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) The district takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional through proper facilities maintenance and campus supervision. Palisade Glacier High School's original facilities were built in 1992 and ongoing maintenance and campus improvements ensure facilities remain up to date and provide adequate space for students and staff. District maintenance and site custodial staff ensure that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good condition are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used by school and district staff to communicate non-routine maintenance requests. Every morning before school begins, the custodian inspects the facilities for safety hazards or other conditions that need attention prior to students and staff entering school grounds. One day custodian and no evening custodians are assigned to Palisade Glacier High School. The day custodian is responsible for: • Classroom cleaning • Office area cleaning • Restroom cleaning Restrooms are checked frequently throughout the day for cleanliness and subsequently cleaned as needed. The principal communicates with the custodial staff daily concerning maintenance and school safety issues. Campus Description Year Built 1992 Acreage 2 Square Footage Quantity Permanent Classrooms 0 Portable Classrooms 4 Restrooms (sets) 1 Library 1 Administrative Building 1 Computer Labs 1 Shop Area 1 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS During the 2013-2014 school year the District spent $407,000 to renovate the front elevation and remodel restrooms at Home Street Middle School, as well as modernize the Health Office at Bishop Union High School. A renovation of the library at Bishop Union High School is planned for the 2014-2015 school year at an estimated cost of $800,000. Facilities Inspection The district's maintenance department inspects Palisade Glacier High School on an annual basis in accordance with Education Code §17592.72(c)(1). Palisade Glacier High School uses a school site inspection survey to identify unsafe or hazardous conditions and facility improvement needs. The most recent school inspection took place in December 2014. Deficiencies noted in the school inspection survey were corrected immediately by the district's maintenance department. During fiscal year 2013-14, all restrooms were fully functional and available for student use. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: December 2014 System Inspected
Repair Status Good
Fair
Poor
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Interior: Interior Surfaces
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Electrical: Electrical
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Overall Rating ----------
Exemplary
Good
Fair
Poor
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
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Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
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B. Pupil Outcomes 2013-14 CAASPP Results by Student Group State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Achievement State Priority (Priority 4): • Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and its successor the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program); • The Academic Performance Index; and • The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study.
Group
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) All Students in the LEA
57
All Student at the School Male------Female------Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian-------
CAASPP Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison
Filipino-------
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Subject
(meeting or exceeding the state standards)
Hispanic or Latino
School
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
District
State
11-12 12-13 13-14 11-12 12-13 13-14 11-12 12-13 13-14 Science *
66
61
57
60
59
60
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) assessments include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). 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.
STAR Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison
White------Two or More Races------Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners------Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services *
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
(meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject
School
District
State
10-11 11-12 12-13 10-11 11-12 12-13 10-11 11-12 12-13 ELA
22
Math HSS *
6 6
18
6
52
50
49
54
56
55
48
48
46
49
50
50
43
45
46
48
49
49
STAR Program was last administered in 2012-13. Percentages are not calculated 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.
Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison API Rank
2010-11
CAASPP includes science assessments (CSTs, CMA, and CAPA) in grades 5, 8, and 10. 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.
2011-12
2012-13
API Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group All Students at the School
11-12
12-13
B
American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino
B
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Similar Schools-------
B
White-------
For 2014 and subsequent years, the statewide and similar schools ranks will no longer be produced.
10-11
Black or African American
Statewide------*
Actual API Change
Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities *
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"N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information
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C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): • Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement Parent involvement is highly welcomed to support school and student success. Palisade Glacier High School offers many opportunities for parents to support the school and their child’s academic efforts. Should the need arise, parents are welcome to “sit in and observe” any of their child’s classes. Parents seeking more information or who are interested in participating in any of the school activities may contact the school receptionist at 760-9382001. A parent newsletter is sent out quarterly, both in English and Spanish. Parents are encouraged to attend special events and activities hosted by Palisade Glacier High School. The annual Back to School Night, social events, holiday parties, prom at Bishop High School, and graduation activities provide many opportunities for parents to support their child’s efforts and interact with school staff.
State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): • • •
Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety.
School Safety Plan The Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan was developed for Palisade Glacier High School in collaboration with local agencies and the district office to fulfill Senate Bill 187 requirements. Components of this plan include child abuse reporting procedures, teacher notification of dangerous pupil procedures, disaster response procedures, procedures for safe arrival and departure from school, sexual harassment policy, and dress code policy. The school's most recent school safety plan was reviewed, updated, and discussed with school staff in August 2012. Suspensions and Expulsions School
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
17.9
35.7
3.7
Expulsions Rate
0.0
0.0
0.0
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
8.6
8.2
9.3
Expulsions Rate
0.0
0.2
0.1
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
5.7
5.1
4.4
Expulsions Rate
0.1
0.1
0.1
District
State
*
The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100.
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D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF.
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
2013-14 Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria AYP Criteria
School
Made AYP Overall
No
Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts
Yes
Met Participation Rate: Mathematics
Yes
Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts
Yes
Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics
No
Met API Criteria
Number of Classrooms*
Average Class Size
1-20
District Grade
N/A
13
33+
13
14
12
13
14
12
English 10.4
2
3
5
12 16
0
0
Math--- 10
5
3
3
4
4
0
0
Science
9
3
5
1
6
4
0
0
SS-----
8
3
3
6
13 11
0
0
*
12
21-32 14
12
13
14
Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.
2014-15 Federal Intervention Program Indicator
School
Program Improvement Status
District In PI
First Year of Program Improvement
2012-2013
Year in Program Improvement
Year 2
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
4
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
100.0
*
DW (determination waiver) indicates that the PI status of the school was carried over from the prior year in accordance with the flexibility granted through the federal waiver process.
FY 2012-13 Teacher and Administrative Salaries
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff at this School Number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
Category
Academic Counselor-------
District Amount
State Average for Districts In Same Category
Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development)
Beginning Teacher Salary
$35,300
$38,920
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)
Mid-Range Teacher Salary
$60,094
$59,803
Highest Teacher Salary
$80,001
$78,096
Average Principal Salary (ES)
$101,239
$95,836
Average Principal Salary (MS)
$98,770
$99,849
Average Principal Salary (HS)
$107,141
$107,599
Superintendent Salary
$163,654
$151,912
Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) Psychologist-------
.10
Social Worker------Nurse-------
.10
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist Resource Specialist-------
Percent of District Budget
Other------Average Number of Students per Staff Member
36
37
Administrative Salaries
6
6
*
Academic Counselor------*
Teacher Salaries
One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.
For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits webpage at www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
FY 2012-13 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries Expenditures Per Pupil
Level
Average Teacher Salary
Total
Restricted
Unrestricted
$11,255
$0
$11,255
$54,586
District-------
♦
♦
$4,996
$63,346
State-------
♦
♦
$4,690
$63,037
Percent Difference: School Site/District
125.3
-13.8
Percent Difference: School Site/ State
140.0
-13.4
School Site-------
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Types of Services Funded at Palisade Glacier High School In addition to general fund state funding, Bishop Unified School District receives state and federal categorical funding for special programs. For the 201314 school year, the district received categorical, special education, and support programs funds for: Special Ed Lottery Title I Title III Title VII Professional Development provided for Teachers at Palisade Glacier High School All training and curriculum development at Bishop Unified School District revolves around the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Teachers align classroom curriculum to ensure that all students either meet or exceed State proficiency levels. Professional development within the District addresses the individual needs of teachers as well as broader school concerns. Five mandatory staff development days are available annually. The District analyzes test scores and conducts a teacher survey to determine areas in the curriculum that need to be modified. The staff development committee coordintes their offerings based on the District Leadership Team/District Assistance and Intervention Team goals set out annually for staff development related to those goals. The District participates in the State-sponsored Beginning Teachers Support and Assessment (BTSA) program. The goals of the BTSA program are to help new teachers succeed, foster increased retention of quality teachers within the teaching profession, and improve instruction for students. The District’s Peer Assistance and Review Program (PAR) is designed to improve the education for students and increase the classroom performance of teachers. Thie District provides support services to all teachers in the District. Bishop Unified School District offers a wide variety of additional support and professional development opportunities for its teachers, adminstrators, classified staff, and substitutes.
2013-14 California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group Group
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
All Students in the LEA
51
23
25
44
36
20
All Students at the School
0
0
0
0
Male------Female------Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners------Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services *
Percentages are not calculated 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.
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CAHSEE Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Palisade Glacier High School
Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate Palisade Glacier High School
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
English-Language Arts Mathematics
Dropout Rate (1-year)
28.0
61.9
6.3
Graduation Rate
28.00
4.76
62.50
Bishop Unified School District
Bishop Unified School District
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
English-Language Arts
57
51
49
Mathematics
58
52
56
California
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
English-Language Arts
56
57
56
Mathematics
58
60
62
*
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Dropout Rate (1-year)
11.8
17.8
8.4
Graduation Rate
78.61
73.56
83.16
California
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Dropout Rate (1-year)
14.7
13.1
11.4
Graduation Rate
77.14
78.87
80.44
Percentages are not calculated 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.
2013-14 Advanced Placement Courses Subject
Completion of High School Graduation Requirements Group
Graduating Class of 2013
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Number of AP Courses Offered*
Percent of Students In AP Courses
Computer Science
♦
School
District
State
English-------
♦
190.00
94.21
84.56
Fine and Performing Arts
♦
0.00
66.67
75.90
Foreign Language
♦
American Indian or Alaska Native
166.67
91.67
77.82
Mathematics
♦
Asian-------
100.00
75.00
92.94
Science-------
♦
0.00
0.00
92.20
Social Science
♦
100.00
93.22
80.83
All Students Black or African American
Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities
0.00
0.00
84.06
300.00
92.22
90.15
0.00
111.11
89.03
137.50
88.41
82.58
0.00
83.33
53.68
100.00
100.00
60.31
All courses *
Where there are student course enrollments.
Courses for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) Admission UC/CSU Course Measure
Percent
2013-14 Enrollment in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 2012-13 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission
31.25 0.00
Career Technical Education Participation Measure
CTE Program Participation
Number of pupils participating in CTE
N/D
% of pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma
N/D
% of CTE courses sequenced or articulated between the school and institutions of postsecondary education
N/D
Career Technical Education Programs Career Technical Education Programs and ROP Classes are not offered at Palisade Glacier High School.
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