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Dear Sweetwater Community,
As a district that proudly serves a diverse student population, we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for every student—regardless of immigration status.
In light of recent national developments, we want to reassure our community that our district policies strictly prohibit immigration enforcement on school campuses without a valid judicial warrant. We are also committed to protecting the confidentiality of student and family information in accordance with the law.
All school staff have been reminded of the proper procedures to follow should immigration or law enforcement officials come to a school site. Additionally, schools have access to resources such as “Know Your Rights” materials and legal support contacts to help guide and protect families. Each school will also receive “Red Cards” in English and Spanish, provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, which outline Constitutional rights in an easy-to-understand format. These cards are also available in multiple languages online. For immigration resources click here.
Thank you for your trust and partnership as we continue to uphold our values of equity, safety, and respect for all. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school principal or district office.
Best regards,
The Sweetwater Union High School District
Estimada Comunidad de Sweetwater:
En nuestro distrito, estamos orgullosos de servir a una población estudiantil muy diversa. Por eso, seguimos comprometidos en crear ambientes seguros, acogedores e inclusivos para todos nuestros estudiantes, sin importar su estatus migratorio.
Ante los eventos recientes a nivel nacional, queremos asegurarles que nuestras reglas no permiten que oficiales de inmigración entren a las escuelas sin una orden judicial válida. También cuidamos mucho la privacidad de la información de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias, como lo exige la ley.
El personal escolar ya recibió recordatorios sobre los pasos correctos a seguir si un oficial de inmigración o la policía llega a una escuela. Además, las escuelas tienen acceso a recursos como materiales de “Conozca sus Derechos” y contactos legales para ayudar a las familias. También entregaremos a cada escuela “Tarjetas Rojas” en inglés y español, proporcionadas por el Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Estas tarjetas explican los derechos constitucionales de forma sencilla, y también están disponibles en línea en varios idiomas. Para ver estos recursos, haga clic aquí: click here.
Gracias por su confianza y apoyo continuo. Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, por favor comuníquese con la directora o el director de su escuela, o con la oficina del distrito.
Atentamente,
El Distrito Escolar Sweetwater Union High School
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Application deadline extended to June 6th
25-26 OMCHS Application – English
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Students Show Growth in Math and English Language Arts
Sweetwater District scores improved on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to data released by the California Department of Education. For the 2015-16 school year, the number of Sweetwater District students meeting or exceeding the state standards increased seven percent in English Language Arts (ELA) and three percent in math. These increases in Language Arts are at or above the county and state increases.
“We are pleased to see steady incremental progress in the performance of the Sweetwater District students on the CAASPP assessment,” said Dr. Karen Janney, Sweetwater District Superintendent. “We will celebrate areas of progress and growth and continue to work on improving areas that require our attention.”
Sweetwater District Highlights:
English Language Arts
Students = 7%
Students with a Disability = 5%
Economically Disadvantaged = 7%
English Language Arts/English Learners = 2%Mathematics
Students = 3%
Students with a Disability = 2%
Economically Disadvantaged = 3%
English Learners = 1%“The higher test scores show that the dedication, hard work, and patience of California’s teachers, parents, school employees, and administrators are paying off. Together we are making progress towards upgrading our education system to prepare all students for careers and college in the 21st century,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said.
These annual results mark the second year of California’s participation in the new Smarter Balanced Assessments. These tests are given to all 7th, 8th, and 11th grade students in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics via a computer adaptive testing platform. These results provide a limited, yet important barometer of progress for students in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The Sweetwater District embraces the need to create a true learning organization. All Sweetwater schools have already embarked on the process of inquiry to discern the root causes of our successes and challenges in order to better serve our students in the current year. Our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) addresses this data and much more in charting our course for the coming year. Advanced Placement Tests continue to climb steadily as this year more than 800 tests were passed. We also saw improvements in attendance, suspension rates, AP course completion rates, graduation rates, and A-G completion rates, focusing our efforts on the most essential needs of our school community.
Additional Resources
- CAASPP Results Website (view results by county, district and school; active after embargo passes)
- Test Score Guide website for parents
- CAASPP Student Score Report Guide (English and Spanish)
- Video: Understanding the CAASPP Student Score Report 2015-16: (English | Spanish)
