Cathy Cervantes

This plan outlines the Colton Joint Unified School District's strategy for implementing a learning recovery program for students, with a focus on those identified as needing academic, social-emotional, and other supports. The plan details how the district will use Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant funds to provide supplemental instruction and support, including meals and snacks, for specific student groups such as low-income, English learners, foster youth, homeless students, and students with disabilities. Key strategies include extending instructional learning time, accelerating progress to close learning gaps, providing integrated student supports, establishing community learning hubs, assisting credit-deficient students, offering additional academic services, and providing staff training.

This document, a School Accountability Report Card for Colton High School, articulates a vision to become an award-winning, exemplary California Distinguished High School. This vision is supported by principles focused on pursuing excellence, respecting diversity, inspiring school spirit, developing enthusiasm for learning, and empowering individuals. The objective is to cultivate a supportive, collaborative, and stimulating learning environment to achieve the highest standards of excellence for all stakeholders.

This School Accountability Report Card for Colton Middle School, covering the 2024-25 academic year, details the school's performance, demographics, achievements, and progress evaluation. The school's mission is to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing literacy, social-emotional growth, and strong community partnerships. Its vision aims to inspire students to achieve academic excellence, build foundational skills, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for success in middle school, high school, college, and career. The report further addresses discipline, budget, and staff development.

This handbook guides the responsible, ethical, and equitable use of Artificial Intelligence within the Colton Joint Unified School District for students, staff, parents, and families. It addresses critical areas such as equity, ethics and safety, future readiness, and operational efficiency in AI integration, guided by core values including universal accessibility, inclusion, and human-centered relationships. The plan aims to strengthen instruction, increase efficiency, and empower the community by preparing students with essential AI literacy and ethical awareness for future success, outlining a three-year roadmap for awareness, capacity building, and classroom integration.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Colton Unified School District outlines a comprehensive strategy to improve student outcomes and foster a supportive educational environment. Its core objectives include ensuring equitable access to educational programs, enhancing student academic achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics, promoting student well-being through social-emotional support and a safe school climate, and strengthening family and community engagement. The plan also addresses specific equity initiatives for Slover Mountain High School, Washington High School, and African American students, aiming to prepare all students for success in college and careers within a global society, while fostering a sense of belonging and addressing disparities in performance and access.