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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
There is a great need for the expansion of the English Learner Program.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Develop a credit program for bilingual West-Hills College students to work with Avenal High students (ideal for any teacher training program).
F2
There were potential problems relating to student and staff parking on campus.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The district should consider hiring as many bilingual teachers and aides as possible.
F3
There were potential safety hazards in dropping off children for the child care center.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Develop an after-school tutorial program which ahs some "reward" to omit any stigma by being enrolled.
F4
With the current school climate in the United States there is the need for additional campus security.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
And the second second Further develop the Student Assistant Program to permit bilingual students the opportunity to help English language learner (the could be supervised by district coacher). .
F5
There are some classes where the teaching and/or classroom management are in need of help.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Offer classes at no cost for parents to help build English skill. Avenal High School supports English Language Learners (ELL) through the following systems and programs: All content courses at Avenal High School require learning objectives that combine content objectives as well as language objectives for each class. Content courses follow the California Department of Education's Framework for English Language Development that ask for integrated English Language Development and Designated English Language Development objectives for all ELL students. Designated classes are assigned to ELL students at their appropriate proficiency level to meet the language acquisition needs. Newcomer students are also assigned to a support with a bilingual teacher in order for students to make appropriate adjustments to High School in the United States. ELL students are regularly assessed with state and local language tests to monitor progress and adjust their schedules as necessary. Avenal High School has a long-standing student club named ELLOS (English Language • Learners Opting for Success) that provides ELL students with positive standing in the school culture and is a model program for schools. The ELLOS club has the highest student participation of any club on campus. The District offers English Language Development courses during the day and evening • for parents and community members through Avenal Adult School at no cost. Data from the 2016-2017 graduating cohort show that Avenal High students earned the California Seal of Biliteracy at the highest rate in Kings County and well above state averages. The District disagrees with Finding 1, in part, based on the above information. The District agrees the recommendation to work closely with developing programs to assist ELL students with transition from high school to college.
F6
There are classrooms with missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
There is no Career Center at the Avenal High School campus as in other Kings County High Schools.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Avenal High School does not provide printed class information to students and depends on spoken work from Counselors for information.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Misuse of the cell phone policy in classrooms was evident which results in loss of instructional time.
No recommendations for this finding
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