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Extracted from Consolidated Report

This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.

Score: +5 (7/0/2)

Kings County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Avenal High School

13 pages

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Findings 9 findings

F1 Page 26

There is a great need for expansion of the English Language Learner Program.

F2 Page 27

There were potential problems relating to student and staff parking on campus.

F3 Page 27

There were potential safety hazards in dropping off children for the child care center.

F4 Page 27

With the current school climate in the United States there is the need for additional campus security. 27

F5 Page 28

There are some classes where the teaching and/or classroom management are in need of help.

F6 Page 28

There are classrooms with missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles.

F7 Page 28

There is no Career Center at the Avenal High School campus as in other Kings County High Schools.

F8 Page 29

Avenal High School does not provide printed class information to students and depends on spoken word from Counselors for information.

F9 Page 29

Misuse of the cell phone policy in classrooms was evident which results in loss of instructional time.

Recommendations 5

R1
Page 26

Develop a credit program for bilingual West Hills College students to work with Avenal High students (ideal for any teacher training program).
R2
Page 26

The district should consider hiring as many bilingual teachers and aides as possible.
R3
Page 26

Develop an after-school tutorial program which has some “reward” to omit any stigma by being enrolled. 26
R4
Page 27

Further develop the Student Assistant Program to permit bilingual students the opportunity to help English language learners (they could be supervised by district coaches).
R5
Page 27

Offer classes at no cost for parents to help build English skills.

Agency Responses 1

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September 12, 2018 • 8 pages • 9 responses • Score: +5 (+7, 0, -2) View Details ▾

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9 responses to findings and recommendations

There is a great need for expansion of the English Language Learner Program.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

the highest rate in Kings County and well above state averages. The District disagrees with Finding 1, in part, based on the above information.

There were potential problems relating to student and staff parking on campus.

Response: Disagree Score: -1

the policy. Student drivers represent approximately ten to fifteen cars. The District disagrees with Finding 2, in part, based on the above information.

There were potential safety hazards in dropping off children for the child care center.

Response: Agree Score: +1

the campus interior that would entirely eliminate traffic. The District agrees with Finding 3.

With the current school climate in the United States there is the need for additional campus security. 27

Response: Agree Score: +1

The District agrees with Finding 4.

There are some classes where the teaching and/or classroom management are in need of help.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The District agrees with Finding 5.

There are classrooms with missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles.

Response: Agree Score: +1

the regular deferred maintenance program of the District. The District agrees with Finding 6.

There is no Career Center at the Avenal High School campus as in other Kings County High Schools.

Response: Agree Score: +1

the 2020-2021 school year. The District agrees with Finding 7.

Avenal High School does not provide printed class information to students and depends on spoken word from Counselors for information.

Response: Agree Score: +1

The District agrees with Finding 8.

Misuse of the cell phone policy in classrooms was evident which results in loss of instructional time.

Response: Agree Score: +1

the District's Acceptable Use Policy. The District agrees with Finding 9.