Anthony Arevalo

This School Accountability Report Card for Holtville High School outlines the school's performance and conditions, reflecting its mission to provide a standards-based curriculum with support systems to close achievement gaps and foster college and career pathways. The vision is to equip students with knowledge and experiences for success in a dynamic global economy. Key focus areas include conditions of learning, pupil outcomes (academic achievement, college/career readiness, CTE programs), pupil engagement (parental involvement, graduation rates, absenteeism), and school climate (safety, suspensions, expulsions).

The Holtville Unified School District's Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan for 2024-2027 focuses on providing safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for students. Key areas of focus include physical and emotional safety, active learning experiences that supplement the regular school day, skill-building activities, and opportunities for youth voice and leadership. The plan also emphasizes healthy choices and behaviors, diversity, access, equity, and quality staff. The program aims to align with the district's LCAP goals, including increasing proficiency in math and English, providing enrichment activities, and fostering a safe environment.

The Holtville Unified School District's 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) focuses on increasing student achievement in all academic areas, particularly for English Learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities. It aims to provide a broad course of study to prepare students for college and career, promote a culture of school connectedness, and ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The plan also addresses the specific needs of students at Sam Webb Continuation High School through targeted interventions and support.

The strategic plan for Sam Webb Continuation School, part of Holtville Unified School District, focuses on building a whole-child focused community school. Key areas include integrated student supports, family and community engagement, collaborative leadership practices, and extended learning time. The plan addresses significant needs such as high suspension rates, chronic absenteeism, and declining graduation rates, with specific goals to train teachers, provide emotional wellbeing support, improve social-emotional learning capacity, and foster a stronger sense of belonging among students. The plan also aligns with the district's LCAP goals, focusing on student achievement, college and career preparation, and promoting a culture of school connectedness and wellbeing.

The committee reviewed and discussed the 2024-25 LCAP draft, focusing on updated metrics and the need for increased parent involvement. The group also addressed student score reports on Parent VUE, noting the upcoming availability of ELPAC and CAASPP scores. Discussion included reclassification criteria, with a focus on flexibility for students scoring a 4 on the ELPAC and proposed changes to criteria 2 and 4. Summer school plans were reviewed, including dates, meal provision, and the ELOP program. Future plans for an ELPAC practice academy within the ELOP program were also discussed.