Maria E. Patino

University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Education Administrative Internship II

EDUC 6331

A brief overview of

the place where I

am volunteering, its

mission and

purpose.

Learning together

Ridgecrest is a school rich in history, where student success is a

priority and everyone is treated with a personal touch.

Ridgecrest nurtures a family of innovative learners by providing

a motivating and challenging learning environment.

The value of responsibility is built upon the triad of home,

school and child.

The expectation is that each participant will do its best to expect,

respect and protect the optimum best.

We, believe..

Safety is above else.

Strategic decisions are made in the best interest of children.

All stakeholders have inherent value and worth.

In the value of parents as partners and as their children's first teachers.

In the value of uniqueness as a resource.

The highest expectations for all yield positive self-esteem, acceptable

behavior standards and optimum performance.

Life-long learning is the responsibility of all.

Data is the core for decision making.

In accountability and clear expectations at all levels of our organization.

Students should be active participants in the learning process.

History

Old Building 1953 New Building Groundbreaking August 2009 Completion August 2010 Capacity: 800 Students Size: 100,000 square feet Two Story building

School Profile

SY 2010 – 2011

Student Enrollment

818

Grades KG - 5

Students’ Ethnic Distribution

African American 17

American Indian 5

Asian 11

Hispanic 766

Two or more races 3

White 16

Students’ Demographics

Number of Students Percentage

Economically Disadvantaged 740 90.5 %

Limited English Proficient 615 75.2 %

At – Risk 674 82.4 %

Mobility (2009 – 2010) 153 21.7 %

Number of Students per Teacher 15.2 n/a

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Total Population

Econ Disad 90.5%

LEP 75.5%

At-Risk 82.4 %

Mobility 21.7%

Students

Students’ Learning Data

Subject School

Year

State District Group Campus

Reading/ELA 2011

2010

90%

90%

87%

89%

87%

89%

82%

85%

Mathematics 2011

2010

84%

84%

84%

86%

89%

88%

83%

91%

Writing 2011

2010

92%

93%

91%

94%

90%

95%

92%

86%

Science 2011

2010

83%

82%

84%

84%

85%

87%

91%

76%

Students’ Demographics by Programs

Program Number of

Students

Percentage

Bilingual/ESL Education 613 74.9 %

Gifted and Talented Education 20 2.4 %

Special Education 52 6.4 %

Staff Roster

The ethnicity of the staff mirrors the ethnicity of the school in that it has representation from the Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White populations.

The staff of Ridgecrest Elementary consists of 40 classroom teachers who bring a variety of educational backgrounds and teaching experiences with them.

The Ridgecrest support staff consists of two assistant principals, one counselor, one nurse, one art teacher, four health fitness teachers, two music teachers, three Reading Recovery teachers, one technology trainer, a speech therapist, and a librarian.

There are twelve teacher assistants, four members of the office staff, four custodians, seven cafeteria workers, a contract technology specialist, and two crossing guards.

Teacher Demographic Data

African American 3 - 5.6%

Hispanic 29 - 53.7%

Two or more races 3 - 5.6%

White 19 - 35.1%

Males

9 – 16.7%

Females

45 – 83.3%

Teachers’ Experience and Education

Years Number of

Teachers

Percentage

Over 20 years 7.0 13.0 %

11 - 20 years 15.5 28.7 %

6 - 10 years 11.5 21.3 %

1 - 5 years 19.0 35.2 %

Beginning 1.0 1.9 %

Masters: 6

PhD: 0

Extra Curricular Programs

Odyssey of the Mind